This article provides a guide on how to calculate zakat income in Malaysia, highlighting the importance of zakat and offering practical steps for calculating it using online resources.
Don't forget to follow TRPbm Telegram channel to know the latest and relevant updates! Zakat is an obligation that must be carried out by every able Muslim. However, several types of zakat need to be paid, such as zakat fitrah, which is paid during the month of fasting and before entering Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Besides zakat fitrah, there is also zakat income, which is paid by every individual who works according to their salary and dependents.
According to the Malaysian Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP), this zakat income comes from the concept of zakat al-mal almustafad (zakat on assets obtained). It is clear that the fuqaha have made zakat mandatory on every income and salary because it is included in assets that grow and can lead to substantial gains, especially those in high positions. Recently, an individual has shared several easy ways to calculate the zakat income that needs to be paid by a working Muslim. Through a video shared by Halimi on TikTok, the sharing was made for anyone who is new to work or has never known how to pay zakat income. He said that what needs to be done is to visit the Zakat Selangor website or the zakat collection center of each state. Zakat calculation can determine whether someone is obligated to pay or not. To know whether someone is obligated to pay zakat income or not, you can make the calculation directly on the zakat website. Press the zakat calculator and enter each detail required. In detail A1, individuals need to enter the annual salary amount, as well as several other amounts that need to be calculated. For example, allowances, bonuses, rewards, profits like shares, and so on need to be calculated for a period of 12 months
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