Examining factors influencing intention to participate in income zakat contribution among civil personnel in Johor: a case study of Maij's zakat collection / Maizura Mohd Isa, Muhammad Baikal Saffian and Nurin Adlina Abdul Halim

This study investigates the practice of zakat on income within Johor and specifically focuses on the income zakat payment intention and participation of civil personnel in Johor who are obligated to pay zakat on their income. The study aims to analyze the factors that influence their intention and participation of income zakat contribution from several factors such as Attitude, Knowledge, Government Initiative, Credibility and Transparency and explore effective approaches for enhancing their intention of zakat on income. The research employs both primary and secondary data sources. Primary data is collected through interviews with officials from the Majlis Agama Islam Johor (MAIJ) and online questionnaires to random sampling approach selection of participants from different departments and employment levels within the Johor Civil personnel in Johor Bahru, Muar and Pasir Gudang, while statistical data is derived from various documents such as reports and articles. The findings reveal a notable improvement in zakat payment from 2023. Nevertheless, recommendations related to supervision, procedures, and cooperation are proposed to further enhance zakat payment, ensuring better support for the underprivileged recipients and optimizing zakat distribution. It's worth noting that this research was made possible through a research grant from UiTM.