Optimalisasi Zakat Dalam Anggaran Belanja Negara Untuk Mempercepat Penanggulangan Kemiskinan

Abstract

This article examines zakat as a strategic instrument for alleviating structural poverty in Indonesia, positioning it not merely as an individual act of worship but as a socio-economic mechanism integrated with the state's fiscal policy. Employing a qualitative method through literature review, it synthesizes classical fiqh literature, contemporary studies, and descriptive-analytical analysis of Qur’anic verses, prophetic traditions, and scholarly opinions within the context of modern socio-economic realities. The findings reveal that poverty in Indonesia largely stems from unequal wealth distribution and economic policies that fail to favor the underprivileged. The concept of a zakat-based budget—allocating state expenditure to prioritize the basic needs of the poor—is considered capable of improving wealth distribution equity and reducing socio-economic disparities. Integrating zakat into the national and regional budgets can minimize budget leakage, strengthen public oversight, and foster the economic independence of the Muslim community. In conclusion, professional, transparent zakat management, synergized with government programs, holds significant potential as a pillar of equitable development, while fulfilling the objectives of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah in safeguarding religion and property through just wealth distribution.