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Abstract

Literature studies show that there is a sizable research gap vis-à-vis the Sunni Islamicperspectives on zakāt system of the Lanao Sultanate. To fill in this research gap, this paper isintended to explore in-depth the Sunni Islamic perspectives of the practices of the Maranaosin Lanao on zakāt system with special reference to the Islamic perspective of al-Māwardī onzakāt system. This works has used secondary data sources such as books, theses and journals.This study will be of significant use as a reference material for the researchers. This researchpromotes open and constructive debates on how applied Islamic governance helped todevelop the civil and religious life of the natives in the Philippines in the 17th century. Therecommendations of this work provide important inputs for the state policy makers topromote better Islamic governance in the Muslim majority regions of Philippines. This studycontributes to the body of knowledge and academia on regional studies on Islamic civilizationin Southeast Asia as well as on the significant impact of the Lanao Sultanate to the ways oflife of the Maranao communities This study also recommends that the policy makers shoulddevise policies that promote Islamic zakāt system in the Muslim dominated areas ofPhilippines. Such policies could be highly effective in eradicating poverty and also inpromoting the distribution of wealth for the quality life of masses in general.