Most Islamic countries have regulated the management of Zakat by establishing specialized institutions for its collection and distribution. In some cases, these have taken the form of a dedicated Zakat funds, such as in Lebanon and Qatar. In Kuwait, they are referred to as the House of Zakat, while in Palestine they fall directly under the authority of the Ministry of Awqaf. In Jordan, Zakat institutions operate under boards of directors supervised by the Minister of Awqaf, whereas in other countries they function as entirely independent entities.
