FatwaJohorZakat
HUKUM MEMBAYAR ZAKAT KEPADA BUKAN AMIL DAN HUKUM MEMINDAHKAN ZAKAT
Is it valid to pay zakat directly to recipients without going through an official amil, and may zakat be transferred elsewhere?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that Muslims in Johor are obliged to pay zakat to the religious authority through amil appointed by the Islamic Religious Council of Johor, as the government may legitimately enforce such rules to protect the interests of zakat.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Zakat
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that Muslims in Johor are obliged to pay zakat to the religious authority through amil appointed by the Islamic Religious Council of Johor, as the government may legitimately enforce such rules to protect the interests of zakat. Nevertheless, zakat distributed privately without going through the authorities remains valid if it is given to eligible recipients. The Islamic Religious Council of Johor is also permitted to transfer zakat to other eligible recipients in severe need, such as victims of earthquakes, floods, droughts and other natural disasters.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Justeru,membayar zakat kepada pihak berkuasa agama melalui amil yang dilantik oleh Majlis Agama Islam negeri Johor adalah satu kewajipan yang perlu dipatuhi oleh umat Islam negeri Johor.
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “HUKUM MEMBAYAR ZAKAT KEPADA BUKAN AMIL DAN HUKUM MEMINDAHKAN ZAKAT”, 14 July 2015. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=415. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/paying-zakat-without-amil-and-transferring-zakat/