The Role of Zakat in Poverty Alleviation in Indonesia

Abstract

Poverty is one of the crucial problems that occur in Indonesia, various efforts and policies have been made to reduce poverty in Indonesia, one of the instruments used is Zakat. This study aims to analyze the role of zakat on poverty alleviation in Indonesia. The method used in this study is to use qualitative methods with library research data sources. The results of the study show that through the analysis of IKB (Baznas Welfare Indicator) zakat is proven to play a role in alleviating poverty, both in the national zakat management program and in the Central BAZNAS.