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ABOUT 4TH KEDAH INTERNATIONAL ZAKAT CONFERENCE 2025

The Kedah International Zakat Conference 2025 is a unique global forum for thought leaders in Islamic Social Economy Industry Practitioner. This international conference is biennially conference attended by scholars, Shariah advisors, Islamic scholars and financial practitioners as well as Islamic economic experts from around the world. The main goal of this conference is to establish understanding and new ideas among the scholars of the archipelago through discussions and scholarly debates related to Zakat, Waqf, Sadaqah and Infaq especially related to Sharia, products, operations and governance faced by the Islamic financial industry as well as institutions that related to Islamic Social Economy. We believe this platform can serve as a stage for discussion and future implementation.

In September 2025, key stakeholders will gather in Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia to explore ideas and leverage networks and innovation to respond to the theme of conference. On behalf of everyone involved, we extend a warm welcome to Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia.

AI THEME

WHO WILL ATTEND? JOIN OUR EVENT

The World Zakat & Waqf Forum International Conference attracts delegates from around the world. This event usually attracts over 500 participants from diverse fields including technical specialists, business, and policymakers who come together to network, share best practices, and influence the global development of zakat and waqf agenda. This conference has notable representatives who attend from:

  • World Zakat & Waqf Forum Members
  • Zakat & Waqf Institutions
  • United Nation Family Member Organizations
  • Islamic Development Banks
  • Research and Educational Institutions
  • Government Departments
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EVENT SCHEDULE

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PARALLEL SESSION
DAY 1 09/09/2025
DAY 2 10/09/2025
DAY 3 11/09/2025
LANGKAWI TOURISM ACADEMY@ KOLEJ KOMUNITI LANGKAWI
08:30 - 09:00

Registration

09:00 - 09:15

Opening MC
National Anthem
Kedah State Anthem
Recite Doa

09:15 - 09:30

Opening Speech:

Dr. Haji Mohd Faisal bin Mustaffa
Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Operations)
Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah

09:45 - 10:15

Welcoming Remark by :

Dato' Dr. Hj. Mohd Zahari bin Ismail
Director General
Department of Polytechnic and Community College Education

10:15 - 10:45

Tea and Coffee Break

10:45 - 11:45

Forum 1:
Advancing Zakat and Waqf Through Digital Innovation: Bridging Research, Technology and Social Justice


Moderator:
Mr. Mohamad Ridhauddin bin Mohd Salleh
Director, Institute for Zakat Fiqh Research (IKZ),
Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah (UniSHAMS)

Panel 1:
Driving Research Innovation in the Digitalisation of Zakat and Waqf: The Role of Higher Learning Institutions
Prof. Madya Dr. Yusof Othman
Director
Centre for Research and Innovation Management
Universiti Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah
Cum as Board Member of Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah
(Malaysia)

Panel 2:
Empowering Asnaf in the Age of Digital Transformation: The Role of Shariah and Sosial Justice
Prof. Madya Dr. Muhamad Noor Habibi Hj. Long
Senior Lecture, Islamic Business School (IBS)
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
Cum as Board Member of Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah
(Malaysia)

Panel 3:
Empowering Waqf in the Digital Age: Insights from Singapore's Experience
Mr. Mohamed Hafiz bin Othman
Executive Director
Emaan Catalyst Community
(Singapore)
11:45 - 13:00

Forum 2:
Digital Transformation of Waqf and Sadaqah: Agenda for A Sustainable Future


Moderator:
Syed Mahamad Zuhdi Amin bin Syed Salim
Deputy Chief Information Technology Officer
Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah

Panel 1:
Harnessing Digital Platforms to Strengthen Waqf and Sadaqah Governance
Prof. Madya Dr. Shahrul Ifwat bin Ishak
Director, Islamic Social Finance Research Centre (ISF)
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA)
(Malaysia)

Panel 2:
Leveraging Technology for Transparent Zakat Management: The LZNK Experience
Mr. Mohamad Zaidi bin Azizan
Chief of Collection Officer
Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah
(Malaysia)

Panel 3:
Preserving Shariah Integrity in the Digitalization of Waqf and Sadaqah Instruments
Mr. Mohamad Salihin Deris
Member of Affin Islamic Bank's Shariah Committee
(Malaysia)
13:00 - 14:30

LUNCH/REST/SOLAH

14:30 - 18:00

Parallel Session 1/2/3/4/5/6

18:00

End of 1st Day

TICKET PRICE

PRESENTER

Regular
Presenter

MYR 450

Student
Presenter

MYR 350

Online/Virtual
Presenter

MYR 150

PARTICIPANT

Regular
Participant

MYR 250

Student
Participant

MYR 150

Online/Virtual
Participant

MYR 50
50% OFF

Special Discount

World Zakat & Waqf Forum members, Zakat & Waqf Institutions

Contact for Details

THEME

AI-Driven Innovation in Islamic Social Economy: Empowering A Better Ummah.


Topics of interests for paper submission included:


Subtheme


  • Zakat, Waqf, Sadaqah & Infaq related to global food security
  • Zakat, Waqf, Sadaqah & Infaq fund raising
  • Zakat, Waqf, Sadaqah & Infaq fund Management and Distribution
  • Zakat, Waqf, Sadaqah & Infaq Social Impact
  • Islamic Social Economy related to Artificial Intelligent (AI)
  • Any topic relevant to Islamic Philanthropy or Islamic Social Economy

Deadline


  • Abstract Deadline: 25 May 2025 30th June 2025
  • Abstract Acceptance Notification: 30 May 2025 3rd July 2025
  • Full Paper Deadline: 15 July 2025
  • Full Paper Acceptance Notification: 30 July 2025
  • Camera-ready Paper Deadline: 15 August 2025
  • Early Bird Deadline: 30 July 2025

HOTEL

Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi

Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi

Casa Del Mara Langkawi

Casa Del Mara Langkawi

Sunday Telaga Terrace Boutique Resort

Sunday Telaga Terrace Boutique Resort

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Conference Locations

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