STRATEGIC HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN THE ZAKAT INSTITUTION OF THE ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS COUNCILS AND PERAK MALAY CUSTOM (MAIPk)
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https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v24i41.1986Keywords:
Human Development, Zakat Institution, MAIPk, Institutional Governance, Islamic Human Resource, Organizational EffectivenessAbstract
This study examines strategic human development within the zakat institution of the Islamic Religious Council and Perak Malay Customs (Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Melayu Perak – MAIPk) in strengthening institutional performance and socio-economic impact. Human development in zakat administration extends beyond operational efficiency and encompasses the cultivation of competent, ethical, and visionary personnel capable of fulfilling the broader mandate of MAIPk in community empowerment. Using a qualitative research design, this study analyses institutional documents, policy frameworks, and semi-structured interviews with key officers of MAIPk to identify the strategic dimensions of human development practices within the organisation. The findings indicate three key strategies: (1) aligning staff competencies with the values of Islamic governance, (2) strengthening leadership and managerial capabilities to support organisational transformation, and (3) integrating professional development training with spiritual and ethical reinforcement. These strategies collectively enhance institutional resilience, promote innovation in zakat distribution, and strengthen public trust in zakat governance. The study proposes that a comprehensive human development model that encompasses spiritual, intellectual, and professional dimensions is essential for sustaining institutional effectiveness in zakat institutions. The findings contribute to the literature on institutional planning and governance by highlighting human development as a strategic driver for organisational effectiveness in zakat institutions in Malaysia.
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