Zakat Aid Schemes Distribution at Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah (LZNK) Based on the Maqasid Shari’ah Framework

Abstract

The fundamental objectives of the Shari‘ah or maqasid al-Shari‘ah are to ensure the well-being and welfare of mankind (maslahah; Pl. masalih), both in this world and the hereafter, which lies in preservation of their religion (din), their life (nafs), their intellect (‘aql), their progeny (nasl) and their wealth (mal). Therefore, in order to achieve benefits of society and individuals in this World and in the Hereafter, zakat distribution aid schemes should be in conformity with the five preservations of the Maqasid al-Shari’ah framework. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to study the zakat aid schemes distribution at Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah (LZNK) which based on the Maqasid Shari’ah Framework. As conclusion, the zakat aid schemes distribution should be based on the preservation of five necessities (daruriyyah al-khamsah), namely, the preservation of religion (din), the preservation of life (nafs), the preservation of intellect (’aql), the preservation of progeny (nasl) and the preservation of wealth (mal).