The Essence of Muallaf as a Zakat Recipient According to the Interpretation of Surah At-Tawbah Verse 60
Muallaf (new converts to Islam) are one of the eight categories
(asnaf) entitled to receive zakat, as mentioned in Surah At-
Tawbah verse 60. However, the essence and criteria of muallaf are
not clearly defined, raising questions about who truly qualifies
under this category. This study aims to examine the concept of
muallaf from the perspective of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah by analyzing
relevant textual evidence, including hadiths and Qur’anic
exegesis. The research employs a library research method to
explore and examine data from literary sources in depth. The
process includes collecting, reviewing, recording, and processing
relevant references. More than mere reading and documentation,
library research demands analytical skills to produce systematic
and meaningful findings. This study adopts a qualitative
normative approach. Specifically, it falls under the category of
normative Islamic legal research with a philosophical orientation,
as it seeks to uncover and understand the core values and
fundamental principles within Islamic legal norms that guide
legal reasoning. The findings of this study, based on the
interpretation of Surah At-Tawbah verse 60, categorize muallaf
into two groups: Muslim muallaf and non-Muslim muallaf. The
former includes: individuals newly converted to Islam whose
faith is still fragile; respected Muslims who lead their
communities; Muslims willing to strive and engage in jihad
against non-believers; and Muslims needed to collect zakat from
those unwilling to give. The latter group consists of: individuals
expected to convert to Islam, and individuals whose harm is
feared.
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