The Use of Digital Platforms in Zakat Management in South Kalimantan: Maqashid Sharia Perspective

Abstract

During the Covid-19 pandemic, zakat played an essential role in dealing with risks due to the pandemic. These conditions have led to the development of zakat collection patterns using technology or digital platforms. But, the acquisition of collecting zakat funds through digital platforms in South Kalimantan is experiencing a slowdown. It is still far from the existing potential, so it becomes a problem how the people of South Kalimantan respond to this. This study aims to analyze the management of zakat through digital platforms from the perspective of maqashid sharia. This is empirical research in which the data were obtained through interviews. Respondents who participated included academics, muzaki, and Zakat Management Organizations (BAZNAS and LAZNAS) staff in South Kalimantan. The results of the interviews that have been converted into transcripts are then processed using a qualitative approach with the Coding process with the help of Atlas.ti version 8 software. The results of the analysis using the ATLAS.ti application consists of three things, namely the digitalization of zakat management is one of the elements of Dharuriyyah, namely Hifdz al-Mal. In terms of Hajiyat elements, digitizing zakat management is a solution to support the implementation of something ordered by Islamic law, avoid religious violations and provide convenience in human life and expand access to zakat.