Analysis of the Implementation of Rice Agricultural Zakat in the Perspective of Islamic Law in Babadan Village, Gunung Jati District, Cirebon Regency

Abstract

Zakat is one of the assets that you must pay as a Muslim. Zakat must also be paid on agricultural products that have economic value. Zakat on Agriculture is Zakat on Mall or Zakat on Treasure, which is the amount paid on agricultural or plantation products that have economic value and are usually used for human consumption. The amount of zakat is regulated in the books of Islamic fiqh. Most of the inhabitants of Babadan village, Gunung Jati sub-district, Cirebon district work as farmers, especially rice farmers. In this research, the author is motivated by curiosity about how the implementation of Zakat on Rice Farming in Babadan Village, Gunung Jati Regency, Cirebon. Based on the research objectives, namely to determine the implementation of Zakat on Rice Farming in Babadan Village, Gunung Jati Regency, Cirebon. This research also examines whether the implementation of Zakat on Rice Farming in Babadan Village, Gunung Jati Regency, Cirebon is in accordance with Islamic law and what factors influence its implementation. The author chose descriptive qualitative research as the research method and field study as the type of research. The data collection process in this research uses interview, observation, and documentation techniques. The results of the investigation found that the people of Babadan village, Gunung Jati sub-district, Cirebon district, only pay 2.5% of their harvest as agricultural zakat, and the implementation of agricultural zakat in the area does not meet the standards of Islamic law. This can be caused by several influencing factors such as lack of knowledge about agricultural zakat, customary factors, and lack of education regarding Agricultural Zakat on Rice in the village of Babadan Kec.Gunung Jati Kab.Cirebon.