Chapter 3: Baitulmal as heirs in Baitulmal Kelantan

Abstract

Baitulmal is generally known as a charitable institution. This point is valid because presently, the Baitulmal role is more prominent in providing assistance, charitable contributions, and donations to the public. In essence, the original scope of Baitulmal covers a wider role than the current concept of Baitulmal. If we view the context of Baitulmal in early Islam, it turns out that Baitulmal is the only centre for the state’s treasury. However, in the Malaysian context, the scope and functions of Baitulmal are limited by legal constraints. Baitulmal is related to wealth management, an important aspect of Islam. The issue in Baitulmal in Malaysia mostly goes around wealth management. Since we are not the absolute owner of the wealth in this world, we have the duty or responsibility to manage it in the best way we can. Wealth management is closely related to individual and society’s welfare. This study aimed to identify the role of Baitulmal in the context of inheritance management in Malaysia. The roles of Baitulmal include the faraid management by Baitulmal in each distribution aspect. However, the researcher will only focus on the faraid distribution based on theMazhab Syafie towards Radd Case and Dhawi al-Arham.