Developing Quranic Global Resilience Agents: Modified IPZ Analysis of Imam Muda Salman Program

Abstract

The impact study of the Imam Muda Salman Program (IMS) in shaping Qur'anic-based global resilience agents amidst global uncertainty.  The aim of this research is to determine the impact of the IMS program and its relevance to the sustainable development goals (SDGs). This study applies a descriptive mixed-methods approach using a Modified Zakat Utilization Index (IPZ) framework. Data collection involved a structured questionnaire distributed to 41 active beneficiaries. The measurement shows a composite Modified IPZ value of 0.74 (Fairly Good/Strengthening Phase). The highest impact was found in Social, Cultural, and Da'wah dimensions (0.77 each), while the Environmental indicator (0.68) requires improvement. The findings suggest a need for curriculum standardization in Quranic competencies and increased focus on environmental awareness in zakat programs. The program successfully transforms beneficiaries (mustahik) into socially and spiritually adaptive resilience agents, contributing to SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships). This study introduces a Modified IPZ framework specifically adjusted for leadership and character-building programs, shifting focus from purely economic metrics to spiritual and social resilience. The study focuses specifically on IMS beneficiaries. Future research could expand to similar leadership programs to test the modified IPZ framework's wider applicability.