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Syariah Penal Code · s 237

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s 237Collection of zakat or fitrah without authority

Any Muslim who collects zakat or fitrah or who causes zakat or fitrah to be collected without having been appointed as ‘Amil or authorised by the Majlis is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $8,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both, and the Court shall order such collection to be paid to the Majlis.