FatwaSabahZakat
HUKUM KUTIPAN ZAKAT OLEH PIHAK LAIN YANG BUKAN LANTIKAN NEGERI SABAH
What is the ruling on zakat collection in Sabah by parties not appointed by the Sabah Islamic Religious Council, and on paying zakat to them?
Short answer
Zakat collection by an amil, amil representative or agent not appointed by the Sabah Islamic Religious Council is prohibited and invalid.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sabah State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa (Warta)
- Topic
- Zakat
Gazette evidence in the source: 2 Julai 2026 WARTA KERAJAAN NEGERI SABAH
Summary
Zakat collection by an amil, amil representative or agent not appointed by the Sabah Islamic Religious Council is prohibited and invalid. Paying zakat to a party who has not been appointed is likewise haram and invalid. Any person, organisation or institution collecting zakat without appointment commits an offence and may face action under the Zakat and Fitrah Enactment 1993 or other laws in force.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Sebarang kutipan zakat yang dibuat oleh amil, wakil amil atau ejen yang bukan lantikan Majlis Ugama Islam Negeri Sabah di negeri ini adalah dilarang dan tidak sah.
Read the full fatwa on the Sabah website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sabah State Mufti Department. “HUKUM KUTIPAN ZAKAT OLEH PIHAK LAIN YANG BUKAN LANTIKAN NEGERI SABAH”, 2 July 2026. https://mufti.sabah.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fatwa-Hukum-Kutipan-Zakat-Oleh-Pihak-Lain-yang-Bukan-Lantikan-Negeri-Sabah.pdf. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-zakat-collection-unappointed-parties-sabah/