Zakat and a World of Three Zeros

Zakat and a World of Three Zeros by Nutun Karigor

This book explores how the Islamic institution of zakat-a mandatory alms-giving system-can be revitalized as a transformative force for modern global development. Drawing inspiration from Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus's vision of a world with Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment, and Zero Net Carbon Emissions, the author reimagines zakat as a foundational mechanism for building an equitable, sustainable, and morally grounded economic order.

Through five thematically structured chapters, the book presents zakat not just as a religious duty but as a dynamic social finance instrument. It offers practical models and policy frameworks that connect Islamic ethical principles with contemporary global development goals, such as financial inclusion, environmental responsibility, social entrepreneurship, and poverty eradication.

The work blends classical Islamic scholarship with modern economic thought, advocating for institutional reforms and innovative zakat governance systems that are capable of addressing today's socio-economic challenges. It calls for integrating zakat into national development strategies and international aid mechanisms to achieve a more just and compassionate world.