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This book features how zakat, being one of the most important poverty alleviation instruments that is embedded within the islamic teachings, is perceived, and practiced in malaysia, in particular, and several muslim countries. To this end, the book is divided into four (4) parts with nine (11) chapters. While part one provides an overview of zakat from the perspective, religion parts two attempts at making a comparison between zakat and foreign aid. Part three, by virtue of applying two newly crafted index called zakat effectiveness index (zein) and building block method respectively, (bbm), a thorough empirical analysis on the effectiveness of zakat in alleviating poverty in malaysia and several Muslim countries is undertaken. Finally, part four serves as a conclusion of the book where a issues is being handful of highlighted research undertakings. Zakat unresolved and for future.
