The Inequality of Zakat Distribution to the Indonesia’s Impoverished Muslim Urban

Darwis, Muh The Inequality of Zakat Distribution to the Indonesia’s Impoverished Muslim Urban. Keagamaan: Jurnal StudiAgama-Agama dan Lintas Budaya. ISSN 2528-7249

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Abstract

Zakat, which is supposed to be for the alleviation of poverty, has actually been a source of
problems because of the fact that the distribution has not been in line with its objectives. This current
study addresses the inequality in the distribution of zakat to impoverished urban. The distribution of
zakat is one of the substantial instruments for the Islamic financial ecosystem to alleviate poverty. The
distribution of zakat aims to cater to impoverished communities’ needs and provide financial
protection. This study relays on a descriptive qualitative research design where data were obtained
through interviews and literature study. The data is used to analyse the concept of inequality in
relation to poverty as a result of the unequal distribution of zakat. The results of this study indicate
that the distribution of zakat is personally and unequally distributed. The unequal distribution of
zakat impacts the welfare of people experiencing poverty due to inequality in selecting zakat
recipients. Not merely that, zakat, which is relatively small and temporary, cannot support the
productive ability of people with low incomes to achieve prosperity. Therefore, it is necessary to assert
the prioritized distribution of zakat.

Keywords: Inequality; impoverished; Muslim urban; Zakat distribution

Item Type:	Article
Depositing User:	S.I.P. Harmayani haeruddin
Date Deposited:	25 Oct 2024 02:03
Last Modified:	25 Oct 2024 02:03
URI:	http://repository.iainpalopo.ac.id/id/eprint/9494

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