FatwaSelangorZakat
Fatwa Tentang Sistem Agihan Zakat Negeri Selangor
Who is entitled to receive zakat distribution in Selangor, and what is the ruling on its distribution?
Short answer
This fatwa states that only seven categories of recipients are entitled to zakat distribution in Selangor: the fakir, miskin, amil, muallaf, gharim, fisabilillah and ibni sabil.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Diwartakan
- Topic
- Zakat
Gazette evidence in the source: Sel.P.U.130
Summary
This fatwa states that only seven categories of recipients are entitled to zakat distribution in Selangor: the fakir, miskin, amil, muallaf, gharim, fisabilillah and ibni sabil. The riqab category does not exist in Selangor, so its share is given to the existing categories. All collected zakat must be distributed to recipients within the state, but the amounts need not be equal between categories or between individuals within a category. MAIS or its authorised representative may set the rates, and assistance outside the zakat categories may be given from Baitulmal or government funds.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Semua hasil pungutan zakat WAJIB diagih-agihkan kepada asnaf — asnaf yang ada dalam Negeri Selangor .
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Tentang Sistem Agihan Zakat Negeri Selangor”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/28/fatwa-tentang-sistem-agihan-zakat-negeri-selangor/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/zakat-distribution-recipients-selangor/