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Towards A Unified Zakat System

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The word optimum was chosen because it reflects the balancebetween obtaining maximum resources and taking into accountfactors such as depletion of natural resources andpollution. This definition gives the Muslim economist agreater freedom since the role of Shariah is only to keepthe boundaries, which the economist should not go beyond.For instance, a Muslim economist cannot accept Riba as partof the banking system, however, he/she is free to findalternatives which are not prohibited by Islam such asMurabahah. Similarly, he/she is not allowed to abolish<strong>Zakat</strong>, change the 2.5 percent rate or the recipients of<strong>Zakat</strong>, but the ruler is allowed to raise other taxes whenthere is a need to do so.3.3 Principles of unity and brotherhoodAs far as relationships are concerned, Islam is based ontwo main principles, the principle of Tawheed and theprinciple of brotherhood. The first principle relates tothe relationship of humans with God and the second relatesto the relationship between humans in light of the firstprinciple.Islam is a unitarian religion. Tawheed means believing inthe unity of God, which means that the most important63

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