What is it about?
This study aims to examine socio-economic, religious and institutional factors influencing zakat payment intentions among Ethiopian Muslims. The findings highlight the critical role of zakat institutions, literacy and religiosity, contributing to the broader discourse on Islamic finance and its potential as a tool for poverty alleviation in under-researched contexts
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Why is it important?
This study provides unique insights into the factors shaping zakat payment intentions in Ethiopia, highlighting critical areas for improvement within the zakat collection and distribution framework. These findings provide a foundation for developing policies to foster a more effective zakat system that aligns with Ethiopia’s sociocultural dynamics.
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The primary objective of this study is to identify the factors that affect the intention of muzakki to pay zakat in Ethiopia. Specifically, this study aims to examine the socio-economic factors influencing the intention to pay zakat, analyse the role of religious beliefs and practices in shaping zakat payment intentions, assess the effectiveness of existing zakat collection institutions in Ethiopia and propose policy recommendations to enhance zakat collection and distribution.
Mr. Mohamed Zakarıa Fodol
Sakarya Unıversıty
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This page is a summary of: Factors influencing zakat payment among Ethiopian Muslims: a PLS-SEM analysis, International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management, March 2025, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/imefm-07-2024-0362.
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