The Role of Technology in Effective Distribution of Zakat to Poor and Needy

Muneeza, Aishath; Hassan, M. Kabir

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“…There are more than 440 research papers published covering zakat and technology (Kasri and Yuniar, 2021; Widiastuti et al , 2021; Fauzia, 2020; Budi, 2022; Hassan and Muneeza, 2021; Hudaefi and Beik, 2021; Khatiman et al , 2021; Mohd Nor et al , 2021; Omar and Khairi, 2021; Syahbudi and Moertiono, 2021; Rusydiana and Nailah, 2020; Salleh and Chowdhury, 2020; Sulaeman and Ninglasari, 2020; Muneeza and Nadwi, 2019; Shaari et al , 2019). Muneeza and Nadwi (2019) observed that apart from using online platforms to enhance zakat administration using technology: rice automated teller machines are used to disburse zakat in-kind to the needy recipients; mobile applications are also being used; and blockchain platforms are also being used.…”

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“…Further, artificial intelligence and big data technology can also be used to enhance the zakat administration (Muneeza and Nadwi, 2019; Muneeza, 2021; Yunita, 2021; Omar and Khairi, 2021; Zulfikri et al , 2021). It has also been observed that Internet of Things also can be used to identify the household poverty level to assist the zakat distribution for the most deserved recipients of it without them registering themselves every time they intend to receive zakat (Hassan and Muneeza, 2021; Muneeza, 2021).…”

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Adoption of ZakaTech in the time of COVID-19: cross-country and gender differences

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Purpose Despite the significant growth in Islamic economies and the increasing number of Muslim youths inclining digital services, empirical-based research addressing the adoption of digital Islamic services is still limited. ZakaTech is a new phrase that has recently emerged as a modern term describing novel technologies adopted by zakat institutions; yet, it has been largely neglected in the literature. Therefore, this study aims to provide an integrated model that scrutinizes the determinants of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) of ZakaTech, combined with social cognitive theory (SCT), in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis where social distancing is the norm in conducting economic activities. Design/methodology/approach Based on cross-national evidence from two Muslim-majority countries, a total of 1,006 valid responses were collected from zakat payer users in Saudi Arabia and Egypt using a Web-based survey. To validate the research model and draw significant insights, SmartPLS structural equation modeling was used. Findings By analyzing both Saudi and Egyptian samples, the authors found that all UTAUT constructs are statistically significant, except for effort expectancy in Egypt. The effects of self-efficacy and social isolation on ZakaTech adoption are supported across both countries. Trust in technology reduces users’ inherent risks and increases their likelihood of adopting ZakaTech services in Saudi Arabia, while this is not the case in Egypt. However, the study revealed that trust in electronic-zakat systems (EZSs) is a vital predictor for mitigating perceived risk among Egyptian users of ZakaTech, but it is not the case in Saudi Arabia. Moreover, significant gender differences were found between males and females in the adoption of such digital services in both countries, particularly regarding self-efficacy, trust in EZSs, social isolation and social influence. Practical implications The results provide meaningful insights for policymakers to find ways to develop strategies to escalate the adoption of technology in zakat administration and also to create awareness among the users of ZakaTech in a gender-balanced manner that will include zakat payers and recipients as well in the hope that the digital gender divide will be bridged. Bridging the digital gender divide in this regard is imperative for sustainable inclusive development of zakat. Further, strategies need to be developed to provide incentives to zakat authorities and zakat organizations that adopt technology in managing zakat. This is important to escalate the process of fusing technology with zakat, which is an important social finance tool to eradicate poverty in the world. Originality/value This research serves as a building block for literature by empirically testing an integrated model of UTAUT-SCT within a modern and unique related context like ZakaTech. Also, it adds value by testing gender disparities in ZakaTech adoption among Muslims.

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Section: Theoretical Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

Adoption of ZakaTech in the time of COVID-19: cross-country and gender differences

Bin-Nashwan

Ismaiel

Muneeza

et al. 2023

JIMA

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Twinning the Green Transition and Digitalization on the Islamic Philanthropy Institutions

Musari¹

2023

Perspectives on the Transition Toward Green and Climate Neutral Economies in Asia

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Islamic philanthropic institutions are now working towards a green transition. Digital technology plays an important role as an enabler. Through literature studies, field studies, interviews, and using nethnography, this chapter explains two things: (1) Describes green transition practices by Islamic philanthropic institutions in Indonesia; (2) Describes the extent to which the institution is utilizing digital technology in a green transition. By taking case studies on three institutions that have worked in the Green Eligible Sector, this chapter provides an overview of their twin green transition and digitalization. Islamic philanthropic institutions have done green crowdfunding through digital green branding, digital green promotion, digital green marketing, digital green fundraising, and digital green payments for supporting their green transition programs. By partnerships with deep technology providers, they can expand into green production and processing areas. Through the Islamic Quadruple Helix, the institutions can transform into a digitally-enabled society.

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The Role of Technology in Effective Distribution of Zakat to Poor and Needy

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Adoption of ZakaTech in the time of COVID-19: cross-country and gender differences

Adoption of ZakaTech in the time of COVID-19: cross-country and gender differences

Twinning the Green Transition and Digitalization on the Islamic Philanthropy Institutions

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