A Critical review of Zakah Management Approaches in Southwest Nigeria
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2021
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Oloke, M.A
Rahman, A.A
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UNILAG Press, Lagos
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The historical significance of Zakah and its effectiveness in combating socio-economic problems of society was demonstrated during the era of early Muslims. This is an affirmation of the effectiveness of Zakat as a veritable means of poverty alleviation and reduction. The potency of Zakah in playing this role is, first of all, contingent upon its effective collection. This paper discusses critically the challenges hindering the effective collection of Zakah and the prominent approaches in Zakat administration. In addressing the problems associated with the existing medium of Zakat collection, especially in a multi-religious environment like Southwest Nigeria, the paper proposes a holistic approach that ensures that collectable Zakah are fully tapped, through the instrumentality of massive education, payment platforms that provide friendly options, and the use of technology.
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Oloke, M. A. & Rahman, A. A. (2021). A Critical review of Zakah Management Approaches in Southwest Nigeria. Journal of Religions and Contemporary Issues, 1(1), 319-336