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Zakat vs Tax: A Maqasid Sharia Perspective Pratama, Muhammad Rifky; Mukhlisin, Murniati; Azid, Toseef
Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance Studies Vol 5 No 1 (2024): JIEFeS, June 2024
Publisher : Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47700/jiefes.v5i1.7846

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This study explores the comparison between zakat and tax within the framework of maqasid sharia perspective.  Specifically, this study compares zakat and tax in terms of how effectively each system fulfills the objectives (maqasid ) of sharia such as hifz al-mal (protection of wealth), islah (rectification), hifz al-nafs (salvation of the soul), and 'adl (social justice). It aims to evaluate the extent of the impact of zakat and tax implementation on wealth distribution, poverty elimination, and the establishment of a just economic structure. Through a comprehensive analytical approach, this study evaluates the contribution of each instrument towards the realization of these objectives. A qualitative approach and a thematic literature review is adopted to explore evidences related to zakat vs tax from a maqasid sharia perspective. The result shows that zakat proves to be an effective tool in supporting equitable wealth distribution and social safety, while taxes provide consistent funding for public services. However, challenges such as compliance, transparency and fairness remain a critical focus. This research provides important insights into how the implementation of zakat and tax can be optimized to achieve the desired balance within the maqasid sharia framework.
The Concept of the Manners of Seeking Knowledge According to Imam Al-Ghazali and its Relevance for Contemporary Islamic Education: A Literature Review Munandar, Nilam Cahya; Lutfi, Mutia; Azid, Toseef
Journal of Noesantara Islamic Studies Vol. 2 No. 6 (2025)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jnis.v2i6.2856

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This study passionately explores the profound and timeless concept of the manners of seeking knowledge championed by the venerable Muslim scholar, Imam Al-Ghazali, and investigates its compelling humanistic relevance for fostering ethical character within contemporary Islamic education. Employing a rigorous qualitative literature review (library research) focused on Al-Ghazali's ethical masterpieces, particularly Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din, the primary objective is to articulate a holistic ethical roadmap for the moral development of both the student and the teacher. Our method involved systematic thematic analysis to uncover Al-Ghazali's core manners principles: sincerity of intention, deep reverence for knowledge, profound humility, patience, and the moral obligation to apply learning for personal and societal betterment. The results demonstrate that Al-Ghazali’s educational philosophy transcends mere intellectual acquisition; it fundamentally seeks human transformation from an unrefined state to a person of wisdom, self-awareness, and ethical integrity. This research offers novelty by synthesizing these classical spiritual-ethical requirements into a deeply relevant, character-centric framework that challenges the current education paradigm's over-emphasis on purely cognitive metrics. The implication is that by consciously integrating this ethical framework, contemporary Islamic education can cultivate responsible, compassionate, and ethically grounded scholars more effectively. While rooted in education, this holistic emphasis on ethical integrity and the pursuit of objective truth is foundational for any scholarly endeavor, critically contributing to the development of science and learning across all disciplines by ensuring that intellectual exploration is always guided by profound human values and responsibility, leading to unbiased research and applications that genuinely serve the greater good of humanity.