ANALISIS PENTAFSIRAN MUALAF MENURUT ISLAM DAN ENAKMEN PENTADBIRAN AGAMA ISLAM NEGERI DI MALAYSIA

Converts is categorised as those entitled to receive zakat in Islam. There are differences in the interpretation of the definition of converts who can influence the distribution of zakat management. The differences that may exist are either non-Muslims that Islam is also likely to be eligible to receive zakat or not. Thus, the objective of this article is to identify the definition of converts by the debate earlier and contemporary scholars of various sects in detail. This article is also analyzes the interpretation of converts in Administration of Islamic Law for every state in Malaysia. This article found that there are some differences in the interpretation of whether the recipient converts the sight of the priests of the sect or the clauses in the Administration of Islamic Law. Scholars agreed to accept the definition of a new converts as individuals who converted to Islam but conflicted opinions in receiving non-Muslims who tends his heart to Islam as part of a convert who is entitled to. This article was expected to present a clearer interpretation of varsiti convert simultaneously triggered a new management model in distribution of zakat assistance. Further research can be done to identify the law using of zakat funds in da’wah of non-Muslims in Malaysia.