Revamping Zakat Distribution: Asnaf Empowerment Through Conditional Cash Transfer

Although zakat distribution initiatives continue to evolve with increased funding, the effectiveness of current mechanisms remains low, primarily due to challenges in fostering selfreliance among asnaf (zakat recipients), who remain dependent on zakat.To tackle this, a revamp in zakat distribution is necessary to transform behaviour and eliminate poverty.This study aims to discuss the conceptual framework of Conditional Cash Transfers (CCT) in zakat distribution, a global poverty alleviation program that promotes behaviour change through conditional interventions.A systematic review of 30 selected articles identified seven key CCT impacts: education, health, employment, poverty, crime, environment, and food security.The findings highlight the diverse impacts of CCT programs.To strengthen CCT within zakat distribution, the study focuses on incorporating religious behavioural conditions to ensure effective outcomes, aligning with the goal of Al-falah.The discussion also addresses the challenges in CCT development and provides solutions based on the literature.This research can contribute valuable insights to policymakers and researchers on poverty alleviation models that tackle behavioural issues among asnaf, and suggests the development of religious behavioural conditions to create a robust, effective, and sustainable CCT program model.