Management of zakah through semi-government institutions

Publication Date

2000-12-31

Country of Publication

Saudi Arabia

No. of Pages

Main Subjects

Islamic Studies
General Management

English Abstract

The paper identifies three stages of implementation of Zakah in Kuwait: first stage in vol ves formal imposition of Zakah on some conventional items such as cattle, fish etc; second stage formation of Zakah committees in differenf parts of the countryin an effort to reactivate this duty amongst the Muslims; and third stage establishment of the semi-Government institution, viz: The Zakah House in 1982 by formal legislation.

The paper also reviews the law of establishment of Zakah House and its basic objectives as well as the administrative organization under the Zakah House as organized by the Board of Directors.

Then the paper examines the general policies adopted by Zakah House for itself for the implementation of Zakah including collection and disbursement.

It also outlines the organizational policy of the various departments and divisions of the Zakah House.

Lastly, the paper discusses the future goals which the Zakah House seeks to achieve.

Language

English

American Psychological Association (APA)

al-Umar, Fuad Abd Allah. 2000-12-31. Management of zakah through semi-government institutions. Management of Zakah in Modern Muslim Society. , pp.131-151.Jiddah Saudi Arabia : Islamic Research and Training Institute.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-777812

Modern Language Association (MLA)

al-Umar, Fuad Abd Allah. Management of zakah through semi-government institutions. Management of Zakah in Modern Muslim Society. Jiddah Saudi Arabia : Islamic Research and Training Institute. 2000-12-31. , pp.131-151.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-777812

American Medical Association (AMA)

Data Type

Book chapters

Notes

Papers Presented to the first Seminar on Management of Zakah in Modern Muslim Society in Karachi, Pakistan during 02-12 Sha'aban 1405 H ( 22 April - 02 May 1985 ).