Zakat Management and Distribution by Zakat, Sedekah and Wakaf (Zawaf) Unit at Universiti Teknologi Mara Perlis Branch

Abstract

This article aims to analyze zakat management at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Perlis Branch which is managed by the Zakat, Sedekah, and Wakaf Unit (ZAWAF). The objective of this study is to identify the category of asnaf at the UiTM Perlis Branch that receives zakat from ZAWAF, analyze the type of zakat given by ZAWAF to zakat recipients, and analyze the management of zakat distribution by ZAWAF at UiTM Perlis Branch. This study is in the form of a qualitative study in which the method of data collection is done through the field study method. In this context, the researcher used the interview method as well as the library method. For the data analysis method, the researcher used the document analysis method by analyzing the interview findings as well as written documents such as books, articles, scientific writings, and newspapers. All the documents were analyzed through the method of content analysis. The results of this study show that the giving of zakat by ZAWAF covers staff and students who belong to the poor and poor asnaf category. For the student category, giving zakat is open to every field of study and all levels of study registered at UiTM Perlis Branch. Among the types of zakat provided are in the form of tuition fees, laptops, assistance in times of calamity, medical assistance, and Eid assistance. The results of the study found that ZAWAF has implemented zakat management efficiently, transparently, and responsibly. With the establishment of the ZAWAF unit at UiTM Perlis Branch, UiTM can help staff and students who need help more systematically.