Factors Affecting Zakat on Earnings Payment among Staff of Higher Educational Institution

Zakat on earnings is a controversial issue, with different academics and schools of thought holding opposing views on its zakatability, assessment, rate, and admissible deductions. This can cause misunderstanding and inconsistencies in practice. Therefore, this paper seeks to investigate the factors affecting zakat on earning payment among the staff in Higher Educational Institutions at Terengganu. This study’s survey approach collects primary data using online questionnaires. Staff from Terengganu’s higher education institutions were provided access to an online survey. The researcher developed the questionnaire by using Google Forms and distribute the link to collect responses and information from the participants. The staff’s understanding of zakat on earnings is determined using descriptive analysis while regression analysis is used to analyse the factors influence the zakat on earning payments. The study discovered that the staff had an extensive knowledge of their need to pay zakat on their earnings. This understanding indicates that they are well-versed in the ideas and requirements of zakat, a type of almsgiving in Islam that is mandatory for Muslims who meet specific financial conditions. This high degree of awareness demonstrates a dedication to Islamic principles and contributes to the organization’s overall ethical and spiritual circumstances. The study also reveals that understanding and knowledge of zakat have significant effects on the payment of zakat on earnings.