Factors Influencing The Zakat Payment Through The Zakat Institutions in Kwara State, Nigeria
Zakat is among the financial instruments and Islamic economic development resources used to combat poverty. It funds can help individuals and communities in need. The responsibility of paying zakat is part of the worship and duties of every capable Muslim. The objective of zakat is to minimise the e...
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| Summary: | Zakat is among the financial instruments and Islamic economic development resources used to combat poverty. It funds can help individuals and communities in need. The responsibility of paying zakat is part of the worship and duties of every capable Muslim. The objective of zakat is to minimise the economic gap between the rich and poor. This objective can be achieved if the rich patronise zakat institutions and pay their zakat whenever it is due. As such, it increases the output of zakat institutions. Based on the decomposed theory of planned behaviour, this study examines the factors influencing the zakat payment through the zakat institutions in Kwara State. The study applied the quantitative design using a survey based on the purposive sampling of 314 zakat payers to collect the data and interview some of zakat payers. The data were analysed using structural equation modelling. The study revealed that zakat payers’ attitude and subjective norms are important factors influencing their patronage of zakat institutions in Kwara State. Furthermore, the results reveal that among the leading factors hindering the patronage of zakat institutions in Kwara State are perceived behaviour control and zakat manager. Nevertheless, other factors such as trust, family influence, knowledge, and media, influence zakat payers’ payment through zakat institutions. The study enhances the understanding of the behaviours of zakat payers in Kwara State, Nigeria. It proposes a new model by decomposing the theory of planned behaviour to relevant variables. Practically, this study contributes by identifying the fundamental factors for zakat managers to formulate appropriate strategies to attract zakat payers and to choose zakat institutions to pay their zakat. If these weaknesses can be overcome, it could encourage more zakat payers to patronise zakat institutions allowing for the proper management of zakat - recipients. |
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