FatwaJohorZakat
KEWAJIPAN MEMBAYAR ZAKAT KEPADA MAJLIS AGAMA ISLAM JOHOR OLEH INSTITUSI KEWANGAN DAN TIDAK BERHAK MENGAGIHKANNYA SENDIRI SERTA CADANGAN MENAIKAN HAD KUTIPAN AMIL PERSEORANGAN MEMUNGUT ZAKAT MELEBIHI RM 20,000.00
What is the wage rate for private zakat collectors of wealth zakat in Johor, and was the collection limit raised above RM20,000?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee decided that the wage of a private zakat collector (amil) is apportioned according to the work, duties and responsibilities performed.
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 decided that the wage of a private zakat collector (amil) is apportioned according to the work, duties and responsibilities performed. Since part of the amil's duties are already carried out by officers of the Johor Islamic Religious Council, the private amil's share should be reduced. The rates are 1/16 for collections under RM20,000, 1/40 for RM20,000 to RM50,000, and 1/60 for RM50,000 to RM100,000. Collections of RM100,000 and above must be handed to the Council without any wage being taken.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Kadar upah bahagian Amil zakat harta persendirian adalah dibahagikan mengikut upah kepada kerja-kerja dan tugas-tugas serta tanggungjawab yang dilakukan.
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. “KEWAJIPAN MEMBAYAR ZAKAT KEPADA MAJLIS AGAMA ISLAM JOHOR OLEH INSTITUSI KEWANGAN DAN TIDAK BERHAK MENGAGIHKANNYA SENDIRI SERTA CADANGAN MENAIKAN HAD KUTIPAN AMIL PERSEORANGAN MEMUNGUT ZAKAT MELEBIHI RM 20,000.00”, 16 September 2008. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=892. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/private-zakat-collector-wage-rates-johor/