Islamic Law Review on the Position of Santri as Mustahik Zakat

Abstract

This research aims to conduct an Islamic law review of the position of santri as mustahik zakat. This research involves analyzing various scholars' perspectives on whether santri qualify as zakat recipients based on Islamic law. Zakat is one of the religious obligations in Islam that has an important role in distributing wealth and helping those in need. The principles of zakat have been regulated in religious texts, but its application often raises questions and debates amidst the dynamic development of society. One of the questions that arises is about the position of santri or knowledge seekers as mustahik zakat, this is because the issue is included in the scope of ijtihad. This research is qualitative research with data collection techniques using literature review. The data used in this research are sourced from books, scientific articles, and official websites that have information relevant to the research topic such as fiqh and regulations on zakat in Indonesia. The results show that students or knowledge seekers are mustahik zakat, and it is permissible to give zakat to students or knowledge seekers according to the opinions of classical and contemporary scholars. This is because knowledge seekers are included as fī sabilillah. However, the zakat should be given to people who really need it, especially to students who come from underprivileged families. This is so that zakat funds can be utilized properly in accordance with Islamic principles.