Governance of Zakat Capitalization in Indonesia

Abstract

The role of zakat is very vital and an important thing that accompanies every era in Indonesia. The reality that occurs shows that there is still minimal potential for zakat that can be explored. The total national zakat potential is 327 trillion Rupiah, but the new zakat collection was recorded at 14 trillion Rupiah. The total potential for zakat in OIC member countries ranges from 1.8% to 4.34% of their GDP. Some countries have reached an advanced stage in the development of zakat, while several other countries are still in the initial stages. In fact, there are several countries that do not pay any attention at all to the management and development of zakat. Indonesia, as the country with the largest Muslim population in the world, is a country that does not require its Muslim citizens to pay zakat. This research is a study that aims to explore "Indonesian Zakat Capitalization Governance is a complex topic and requires in-depth research to be able to provide appropriate and comprehensive answers.