Standardization of The Digital Zakat Platform based on The Fatwa Study of DSN MUI No 15 Year 2011 Concerning Withdrawal, Maintenance, and Distribution of Zakat Assets

Abstract

Academic discussions on the transformation of the culture of giving often only focus on aspects of terminology and practical gaps. In fact, along with the development of the era where it is now known as digital era 4.0, the transformation of the culture of giving has also shifted to digital ways. This article attempts to fill in the gaps in the study of this theme. This article seeks to describe the implementation of digital philanthropy in accordance with the DSN MUI fatwa No. 15 of 2011 which is closely related to the practice of withdrawing zakat on the digital zakat platform. Using virtual ethnographic methods, interviews, and online documentation, this article argues that various zakat institutions are transforming on digital zakat platforms in the form of e-commerce such as bukalapak.com and tokopedia.com, as well as in the form of social enterprises such as sedekahonline.com and kitabisa.com have differences in the interpretation of the provisions of the MUI fatwa on the digital zakat platform. The results of this study can provide an overview to the Muslim community about the practice of zakat on the digital zakat platform in its sharia provisions. In addition, this research can provide an overview of the importance of building partners and program campaigns for the digital financial services industry and Islamic philanthropic institutions.