Title : zakat as an instrument of poverty reduction in Indonesia

Authors : Sri Herianingrum, Indri Supriani, Raditya Sukmana, Effendie Effendie, Tika Widiastuti, Qudsi Fauzi, Atina Shofawati

Department : Islamic Economics

Journal Name : Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research

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Keywords : Empowerment, Indonesia, Poverty Alleviation SDG1, Sustainable Development, Zakat

ABSTRACT :

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the concept of zakat as an instrument to increase the economy and poverty eradication in Indonesia. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study used a qualitative method based on library research sourced from books, financial reports and another previous research. Findings: The results show that the empowerment programs conducted by zakat institutions in Indonesia are based on the scale of priorities and the potential of mustahik. Zakat Management Cononsiders the level of productivity and long-term impacts that improove mustahik economy. Thus, the empowerment programs are lead to the reduction of mustahik living below poverty line. Research Limitations/Implications: This Study Contributs in Two Ways: First, It Analyzes a Model to Identify The Mustahik's Potential for the Zakat Institution in Indonesia. Second, it encourages the awareness of muzakki and mustahik regarding the role of zakat in the Indonesian economy. This is expected to prompt their level of participation in optimizing the potential of zakat in Indonesia. Originity/Value: Given the scarce literature that provides qualitative and critical reviews of the implementation of zakat empowerment programs to alleviate poverty conducted by the zakat institutions in Indonesia, this research can act act as a bridge for future research in performing empirical studies regirical studies. Empowerment Program on Society.

For details :
https://doi.org/10.1108/jiabr-11-2021-0307