This study is to examine the variables and
determining factors of zakat compliance behavior of muzakki in
Malaysia. This study explores 24 determining variables of zakat
compliance behavior based on Islamic concept and also previous
studies. 285 muzakki were being respondents at 14 states in
Malaysia. Data was analyzed by factor analysis with varimax
rotation using SPSS 20. The results showed there are 20 variables
and 5 groups of factors that form zakat compliance behavior of
muzakki in Malaysia. The implication of study will be a reference
for the next studies by taking the proven indicators in this study
which are related to zakat compliance behavior of muzakki. For
methodology implication, this study can be a reference for
exploration study to find the indicators of each variable. For
policy implication, this study can provide thoughts for
governments and General Authority of Zakat to synergize each
other in encouraging factors that could lead to Muzakki niyyah
(intention) and behavior to pay their zakat obligation voluntary.