Can You Pay Zakat Using QRIS? Check the Evidence and Conditions Before Transferring

Illustration of whether it is permissible to pay zakat using qris (antaranews)

YOGYAKARTA - The question, can I pay zakat using QRIS, is often asked before Eid al-Fitr. This is because many people want to fulfill their obligations in a practical way, but are still valid in terms of religion.

The doubt is normal. Because, worship is not only about good intentions, but also the accuracy of implementation. Therefore, it is important to understand the essence of zakat fitrah and the meaning of zakat itself before determining the payment method.

The Essence and Meaning of Zakat in Sharia

Quoted by VOI from the Baznas website, zakat comes from the word "zaka" which means holy, good, blessed, growing, and developing. It is called zakat because it contains the hope of obtaining blessings, purifying the soul, and cultivating goodness (Fikih Sunnah, volume 5).

The meaning of growth shows that giving zakat is the cause of increased blessings and rewards. Meanwhile, the meaning of sacred means that zakat cleanses the soul from the nature of stinginess and sins that pollute the heart.

In the Qur'an it is mentioned:

"Take zakat from a portion of their wealth, with zakat you cleanse and purify them."

(The Qur'an)

According to Al-Mawardi in Al-Hâwî, zakat is the taking of a certain amount from a certain property, with a certain nature, to be given to a certain group.

The person who gives zakat is called muzakki, while the recipient is called mustahik.

Meanwhile, according to the Regulation of the Minister of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia Number 52 of 2014, zakat is an asset that must be issued by a Muslim or a Muslim-owned business entity to be given to those entitled according to Islamic law.

However, not all property is subject to zakat obligations. There are several conditions for zakat, including:

The property is obtained in a lawful manner Fully owned by the owner Can develop Reach the nisab according to its type Pass the haul (one year of ownership) It is not being used as a short-term debt settlement

From here it is clear, zakat is not just a transfer of property, but a form of purification of self and social responsibility.

Read also the article Can Zakat Be Delegated? This is the Law and Intention

The Essence of Zakat Fitrah in Sharia

Zakat fitrah is an obligation for every Muslim who is able and must be fulfilled before the Idulfitri prayer.

The purpose of zakat is to purify the fasting person from deficiencies during Ramadan, as well as to help the poor to be happy on the day of Eid. The rukun of zakat fitrah includes:

The intention of the muzakki (person who pays zakat) There is property that is issued according to the provisions Distribution to the mustahik (entitled recipient)

It should be understood, the method or method of payment does not include the pillars of zakat. It is only a means. As long as the pillars and conditions are met, the use of digital methods such as QRIS does not invalidate the validity of zakat.

Can You Pay Zakat Using QRIS?

Payment of zakat fitrah through QRIS can be understood as a wakalah (representative) practice. The muzakki delegates the distribution of zakat to the official zakat amil institution.

The institution is then tasked with managing and distributing it to the poor. Some of the requirements that must be possessed by the recipient institution include:

Trusted and trustworthy. Disburse according to the provisions of syariat. Give to the entitled mustahik, then the zakat paid through QRIS is still valid and has the value of worship.

Technology does not change the law of zakat, but only facilitates its implementation. Just like bank transfers that have long been accepted by scholars as a medium for distributing modern zakat.

Even though it is done digitally, the provisions for the time of zakat fitrah remain the same. It must be carried out before the Eid al-Fitr prayer so that it is valid as zakat fitrah.

If it is paid after the Id prayer without a syar'i reason, then the law is sinful and turns into a regular charity.

Therefore, although QRIS makes it easier, discipline is still important. Worship is not only about intention, but also the right time.

So, can you pay zakat using QRIS? The answer is yes.

QRIS is only a means, not part of the rukun of zakat. The most important thing is the intention, the legitimate property, and the distribution to the mustahik.