Strategic Leadership for Social Impact during Covid-19 Outbreak: A Spotlight on Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah
Suhaida Abu Bakar, Farahdina Fazial, Muhammad Saiful Islam Ismail, Noor Hidayah Kasim

Abstract
The COVID-19 outbreak poses a crucial threat to Malaysian public health and economy. Many families have been affected due to this pandemic. To face this situation, zakat is a form of charitable donation in Islam aimed at social justice within society. Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah (LZNK) plays a significant role as a zakat institutional entity actively providing financial assistance to the community. Therefore, this study explores the strategic leadership employed by Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah (LZNK) during the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 outbreak. The qualitative approach is utilized in this study, employing the method of in-depth interviews with LZNK to gather data. Data is analyzed using content analysis. The findings contribute to the broader understanding of strategic leadership in the context of the pandemic at LZNK and offer valuable lessons for other organizations striving to make a positive difference in the face of such global challenges.

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