Synergy between Islamic Philanthropy and the Government: Optimizing Zakat-Wakf Based on Maslahah Daruriyyah and Fiqh al-awlawiyyat in Alleviating Social Problems

Authors

  • Fitriah Raudhatul Jannah Ma'had Aly Al-Munawwarah Riau
  • Dedy Purnomo Assirojiyyah Islamic Boarding School in Sampang
  • Jamilah Zahra Sunan Gunung Jati State Islamic University, Bandung
  • Mudawamatul Ummah PTIQ University Jakarta
  • Rina Alifiyah Sunan Ampel State Islamic University Surabaya
  • Chika Arta Dhuana Pangestu Darussalam Gontor University
  • Muhammad Ikhsanudin Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
  • Amelia Putri Sunan Gunung Jati State Islamic University, Bandung
  • Muhammad As'ad Samsul Arifin Insan Budi Utomo University
  • Hurin 'In Lu'Lu'il Maknun State Islamic University of Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang
  • Asyifa Raudhatul Jannah Sunan Gunung Jati State Islamic University, Bandung
  • Haikal Akbar Karim Darul Ilmi Indonesia Modern Islamic Boarding School

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58812/wsjee.v4i01.2635

Keywords:

Optimization, Zakat-waqf integration, MaslahahDaruriyyah, Fiqh al-awlawiyyat, Social welfare

Abstract

Indonesia has enormous potential for zakat and waqf as instruments of Islamic philanthropy, but their utilization has not been optimal in addressing fundamental social issues. Zakat management still tends to be consumer-oriented, while waqf is more directed at the construction of places of worship, so that their function as instruments of sustainable social protection has not been optimally achieved. This study aims to analyze the synergy model between the National Zakat Agency (BAZNAS), the Indonesian Waqf Agency (BWI), and the Social Service in managing zakat and waqf based on maslahah daruriyyah and fiqh al-awlawiyyat. This study uses a qualitative method with a juridical-normative approach through a literature review of relevant fiqh literature, regulations, and institutional data. The results show that the low social impact of zakat and waqf is caused by inaccurate allocation priorities, weak institutional integration, and a lack of orientation towards meeting the basic needs of vulnerable groups. This study concludes that institutional synergy is needed to direct zakat as a supporter of short-term social financing and waqf as a provider of sustainable social infrastructure, so that Islamic philanthropy can play an effective role in strengthening social welfare.

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Synergy between Islamic Philanthropy and the Government: Optimizing Zakat-Wakf Based on Maslahah Daruriyyah and Fiqh al-awlawiyyat in Alleviating Social Problems (F. R. Jannah, D. . Purnomo, J. . Zahra, M. . Ummah, R. . Alifiyah, C. A. D. . Pangestu, M. . Ikhsanudin, A. . Putri, M. A. S. . Arifin, H. 'In L. . Maknun, A. R. . Jannah, & H. A. . Karim , Trans.). (2026). West Science Journal Economic and Entrepreneurship, 4(01), 13~30. https://doi.org/10.58812/wsjee.v4i01.2635