Zakat and Its Role in Achieving Social Solidarity and Alleviating Poverty: A Jurisprudential Analytical Study in Light of Contemporary Applications

Abstract

This study examines the jurisprudential rulings governing Zakat and its role in promoting social solidarity and alleviating poverty in light of Islamic jurisprudence and contemporary applications. The research addresses the concept of Zakat, its legal foundations, jurisprudential rulings, contemporary Zakatable assets, mechanisms for collection and distribution, and major contemporary jurisprudential issues related to Zakat. It critically analyzes the opinions of Muslim jurists, evaluates their evidences, and adopts the views most consistent with the objectives of Islamic law and the resolutions of contemporary Fiqh academies. The study employs descriptive, analytical, deductive, and comparative methodologies to investigate the adaptability of Islamic jurisprudence to modern economic developments. The findings demonstrate that Zakat constitutes a comprehensive financial and social system capable of achieving social justice, redistributing wealth, reducing poverty, and promoting sustainable development. The study also highlights the importance of institutional Zakat management and modern technological tools in enhancing the efficiency of Zakat collection and distribution.