Zakat Management Strategy Through Digitalization to Reduce Poverty and Social Inequality in Jambi City

Al Fahrizal; Muhammad Padli Abdullah

Authors

Al Fahrizal Universitas Perguruan Tinggi Ilmu Al-Qur``an Jakarta Author
Muhammad Padli Abdullah Ma'had Aly Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Jambi Author

Keywords:

Muzakki's Trust, Poverty Alleviation, Transparency, Zakat Digitalization, Zakat Management

Abstract

This research comprehensively analyzes the strategies for zakat collection and management in Jambi City, with a focus on the utilization of technology, information, and the digitalization of muzakki (zakat payers) and mustahiq (zakat recipients) data. Its objective is to examine the impact of these strategies on the reduction of poverty and social inequality. Zakat, as a fundamental pillar of the Islamic economy and a positive legal instrument in Indonesia, holds extraordinary potential for realizing social justice and community welfare. However, the reality in Jambi City indicates that this potential has not been optimally realized. This condition is largely due to low public trust in zakat management institutions (LAZ) and a preference for direct payments, which leads to disorganized data collection and distribution. This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach with a literature review method, analyzing secondary data from scientific journals, articles, and official reports from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). The findings confirm that the digitalization of zakat, through online platforms and integrated information systems, significantly enhances collection efficiency, transparency, and accountability. The application of technology in data management enables more targeted and productive zakat distribution, which in turn makes a tangible contribution to increasing the income and well-being of mustahiq. This fosters their transformation towards sustainable economic independence. Enhancing muzakki's trust in LAZ through digital transparency is the strategic key to optimizing zakat's potential and accelerating inclusive social development.

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