ZAKAT DALAM PERSPEKTIF MAQASHID AL-SYARIAH

Abstract

Zakat as one of the pillars in Islam provides a alternative of social protection. Paying for zakat is not only a manifestation of worshipping Allah but also a social action to support for the improvement of people's life quality. Zakat is not a goal but it is a means to achieve social justice and a means to reduce the number of poverty as well. Therefore, good management of zakat under the principles of syariah is a must.