"This study examines the provisions of zakat based on the Indonesian Ulema
Council (MUI) Fatwa Number 83 of 2023 concerning the Legal Status of
Zakat as an Instrument for Supporting the Palestinian People's Struggle
from the Perspective of Maqaṣid al-Shari‘ah. This fatwa was issued in
response to the humanitarian conditions experienced by the Palestinian
people as a result of the prolonged conflict that has caused suffering in
various aspects of life, including economic, educational, social, and
humanitarian sectors. The purpose of this study is to identify the zakat
provisions contained in MUI Fatwa Number 83 of 2023 and to analyze the
legal status of utilizing zakat as an instrument to support the Palestinian
struggle based on the perspective of maqaṣid al-shari‘ah.This research
employs a normative legal research method with a normative juridical
approach. The data used are secondary data obtained from MUI Fatwa
Number 83 of 2023, the Qur'an, Hadith, books on Islamic jurisprudence of
zakat, literature on maqaṣid al-shari‘ah, scientific journals, and other
sources of Islamic law. The data were analyzed descriptively and
analytically by examining the conformity of the fatwa provisions with the
objectives of Islamic law.The results of the study indicate that MUI Fatwa
Number 83 of 2023 permits and even encourages the distribution of zakat
to support the Palestinian people's struggle through humanitarian channels
that comply with Islamic legal principles. From the perspective of maqaṣid
al-shari‘ah, such utilization of zakat is in line with the objectives of Islamic
law, particularly in preserving life (ḥifẓ al-nafs), preserving religion (ḥifẓ al-
din), preserving intellect (ḥifẓ al-‘aql), preserving lineage (ḥifẓ al-nasl), and
preserving wealth (ḥifẓ al-mal). The distribution of zakat to the Palestinian
people is viewed as a realization of public welfare (maṣlaḥah ‘ammah) and
an effort to alleviate the harms and suffering experienced by society as a
result of the ongoing conflict.
Keywords: Zakat, MUI Fatwa Number 83 of 2023, Palestine, Maqaṣid al-
Shari‘ah."