FatwaJohorZakat
MOHON FATWA MENGENAI TAKRIFAN ASNAF RIQAB, GOLONGAN YANG BOLEH DIKATEGORIKAN ASNAF RIQAB DAN KAEDAH PENGAGIHANNYA
What is the definition of the riqab asnaf, which groups may be categorised as riqab recipients, and how should zakat be distributed to them?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee issued this decision on 9 October 2019, and it has not been gazetted.
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 issued this decision on 9 October 2019, and it has not been gazetted. The decision is grounded in safeguarding the welfare of Muslims facing challenges in faith, education, morality, economy, freedom and authority, which fall under the demands of Maqasid Syariah. The specific definition, eligible groups and distribution method are set out in an attached appendix, which is not reproduced in this text.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Demi menjaga maslahah umat islam yang kini berdepan dan terbelenggu dengan pelbagai cabaran sama ada dari sudut aqidah, pendidikan, akhlak, ekonomi, kebebasan dan kekuasaan
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. “MOHON FATWA MENGENAI TAKRIFAN ASNAF RIQAB, GOLONGAN YANG BOLEH DIKATEGORIKAN ASNAF RIQAB DAN KAEDAH PENGAGIHANNYA”, 9 October 2019. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=840. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/riqab-asnaf-definition-groups-and-distribution/