http://www.iaeme.com/IJCIET/index.asp 56 editor@iaeme.com International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET) Volume 9, Issue 3, March 2018, pp. 56–64, Article ID: IJCIET_09_03_006 Available online at http://www.iaeme.com/ijciet/issues.asp?JType=IJCIET&VType=9&IType=3 ISSN Print: 0976-6308 and ISSN Online: 0976-6316 © IAEME Publication Scopus Indexed DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT OF ZAKAT FUND: RECOMMENDED PROPOSAL FOR ASNAF RIQAB IN MALAYSIA Mohd Rilizam Bin Rosli Faculty of Islamic Civilisation, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Hussin Bin Salamon Faculty of Islamic Civilisation, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Miftachul Huda Faculty of Islamic Civilisation, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia ABSTRACT: This study examines the appropriate method of zakat distribution applied in Malaysia, particularly in the Johor Islamic Religious Council to the ar-riqab group which is one of the eight eligible asnaf s (recipients) to receive zakat. This study identifies in detail the groups which can be classified as asnaf riqah as outlined by the scholars. The date obtained from the officers in the Social Welfare Department was analysed qualitatively in order to identify the criteria of asnaf riqab within the context of current reality. The findings show that there are eligible groups to be categorized as asnaf ar-riqah which are elder neglect victims, child abuse victims, children involved with crime and domestic violence victims. Keywords: Zakat management, Asnaf ar-riqab, Current reality, Method of distribution Cite this Article: Mohd Rilizam Bin Rosli, Hussin Bin Salamon and Miftachul Huda, Distribution Management of Zakat Fund: Recommended Proposal for Asnaf Riqab in Malaysia, International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 9(3), 2018, pp. 56–64. http://www.iaeme.com/IJCIET/issues.asp?JType=IJCIET&VType=9&IType=3 1. INTRODUCTION The position of zakat as the third pillar of Islam after the syahadah and five-day prayer has given a profound picture of its importance to Muslims. Development of the ummah is one of the main agenda in Islam which must be supported by all parties. It is different compared to other worships (ibadah) other than zakat. Those who complete the zakat are reckoned as those who are truly brothers in Islam as in the word of Allah SWT in surah al-Taubah: “But if the repent and establish prayer, and give zakat, then they are your brothers in religion” Surah al-Taubah 9:11