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Rejecting Domestic Violence in Malaysia Based on The Qur’an and Prophetic Traditions Mohammad Hidir Baharudin; Rahmawati Mohd Yusoff; Nadzrah Ahmad
Journal of Asian Wisdom and Islamic Behavior Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : JAWAB: Journal of Asian World and Islamic Behavior Journal of Asian World and Islamic Behavior

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59371/jawab.v1i1.44

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Gender equality in terms of economic participation and social standing of women appears to have contributed to violations of women’s rights. Compared to their peers with higher social positions, women with poor financial and social status are more likely to become victims of domestic violence abuse. As a result, women’s economic empowerment is critical to ensuring equal social treatment. Inequality in gender treatment can lead to abuse, harassment, and violence in the future. Perhaps women in Malaysia are economically under-empowered and have a social standing equivalent to men, they are more vulnerable to abuse. Should the people be concerned about women’s rights, which are already enshrined in the Qur’an and Prophetic Traditions, these breaches and violations are unacceptable. Hence, this research aims to examine the governing Qur’anic and Prophetic Traditions principles on women’s socio-economic rights and the preservation of their social rights in the face of domestic violence. The analysis is based on a qualitative and descriptive cross-sectional analysis of the governing statutes, reported cases, and data gathered from the respective administrative authorities. The research found that the low socioeconomic status of women is not a factor in domestic violence, as professional women also become a victim of domestic violence. 
Assessing Inclusion of Muslim Foreign Workers in Johor’s Zakat System: Legal and Maqasid Perspective Framework Mohammad Hidir Baharudin; Rahmawati Mohd Yusoff; Ahmad Safwan Yunos
Perbanas Journal of Islamic Economics and Business Vol 6 No 1 (2026): Perbanas Journal of Islamic Economics and Business
Publisher : Institut Keuangan-Perbankan Dan Informatika Asia Perbanas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56174/pjieb.v6i1.376

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This study critically examines the inclusion of Muslim foreign workers in Johor’s zakat system, focusing on their dual role as zakat payers (muzakki) and recipients (mustahiq), employing a mixed-methods approach that utilises legal analysis alongside social empirical research. The responsibilities and rights of Muslim foreign workers as muzakki and mustahiq are evaluated through the lens of Islamic law in Johor, with the legal analysis comprising statutory interpretation and a literature review. Surveys of 100 Muslim foreign workers in Johor were conducted to collect empirical data on practical barriers to access and participation. The research concludes, within the context of Maqasid al-Shariah, that Muslim foreign workers who qualify for nisab and haul hold a religious obligation to pay zakat. Concurrently, those who are experiencing poverty or those in debt are entitled to receive zakat, which aligns with the Shariah’s objectives of safeguarding life, property, and dignity. The legal analysis focuses on the Enactment of Islamic Religious Administration of Johor 1978, which permits Muslims in Johor to collect zakat, irrespective of their citizenship. Furthermore, empirical data indicate low awareness and limited access to zakat services, despite the population in Johor reaching 100,000. This is supported by a survey of 100 Muslim foreign workers in Johor, which adds to the existing empirical data. The barriers identified in the study encompass legal obstacles, a lack of bilingual support within institutions, and institutions' unwillingness to acknowledge other nationals as potential zakat beneficiaries.