Factors That Influence Interest in Paying Zakat Online

Abstract

A Muslim or a business controlled by a Muslim must issue zakat in line with religious rules in order for it to be distributed to those who are eligible to receive it. New innovations are implemented by zakat management organizations in the process of collecting zakat funds, among other numerous technological advancements. Zakat payment is perceived as being highly simple, practical, and successful thanks to technology. Indonesia has two zakat management organizations: BAZ (Amil Zakat Agency) and (Amil Zakat Institution). Zakat and taxes are contextually the same, but there are differences between the two, namely zakat is promulgated directly by Allah SWT for Muslims, while taxes are regulated by the state for all people in the country. Zakat can play a role in increasing state revenues and fostering community prosperity. In addition, zakat can also foster social care, eliminate economic tensions in society, as a charity activity, and function as working capital for underprivileged people so that they can open businesses, work, and be able to meet their basic needs. But there are still many Muslims who do not understand the importance of paying zakat such as a lack of public trust in zakat management organizations and many Muslims who still do not know how to calculate zakat and who is responsible for distributing it. On the other hand, there are also many factors that influence the intention to pay zakat online, including knowledge, religiosity, convenience, environment, self-awareness. earnings, reputation, trust, use and risk.