Proposed Distribution of Zakat Fii Sabilillah Category for International Achievement Students Islamic Boarding School

Abstract

Zakat has excellent potential to develop long-term education. Effective distribution will positively impact the trust of muzakki and mustahik beneficiaries. The fii sabilillah category is dynamically transforming the awarding of scholarships with international achievements. Islamic boarding schools face obstacles in Indonesia, such as low literacy, lack of scientific publications, and limited philanthropic institution support. The research aims to propose a model for distributing zakat to Islamic boarding school students with international achievements. Qualitative research with a case approach at Daarut Tauhiid Peduli Banten Branch Office. Data collection uses interviews, literature study and documentation. Informants were obtained from the Head of Empowerment DT Peduli. Data analysis technique using triangulation. The research results show that DT Peduli, the efficacy of zakat distribution to the fii sabilillah category that has been explained, is effective because it is more about internal aspects; opinions support this. The distribution of scholarship program indicators, namely program targets and program objectives. The obstacle faced is that it has not been connected and consolidated with international philanthropy programs and Indonesian embassies abroad so that they can collaborate to contribute to international students' achievements. The research implications are that the more effective the distribution of zakat to the fii sabilillah category, the better the level of public trust and the quality of human resources with education.