A Sharia-Based Digital Farming Platform: Integrating Digital Technology for Efficient Zakat Distribution in Agriculture

Abstract
This study contributes to the advancement of Islamic social finance discourse by developing a conceptual framework for a digitally integrated zakat governance model within the agricultural sector. The study addresses a critical gap between productive zakat practices and the emerging landscape of digital agricultural transformation. While previous research has largely focused on the redistributive function of zakat as a mechanism for poverty alleviation, limited scholarly attention has been directed toward its potential transformation into a technology-enabled and productivity-oriented instrument that supports sustainable development objectives. Employing a qualitative research approach through content analysis, this study synthesizes interdisciplinary perspectives from Islamic economics, zakat governance, agricultural technology innovation, and digital sustainability studies. The study proposes a Digital Farming Zakat Platform framework consisting of five interconnected dimensions: geospatial-based beneficiary identification, smart farming empowerment, sharia-compliant financial mechanisms, agricultural market integration, and data-driven monitoring systems.
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Halilintar, et al. (2026). A Sharia-Based Digital Farming Platform: Integrating Digital Technology for Efficient Zakat Distribution in Agriculture. Journal of Islamic Law and Legal Studies, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.70063/jills.v3i1.138

Halilintar, Masnur Putra; Istiana Hidayat, Aulia; Pashayev, Amirkhan; Pironti, Vicente, "A Sharia-Based Digital Farming Platform: Integrating Digital Technology for Efficient Zakat Distribution in Agriculture," Journal of Islamic Law and Legal Studies, vol. 3, no. 1, 2026.

Halilintar, Masnur Putra; Istiana Hidayat, Aulia; Pashayev, Amirkhan; Pironti, Vicente. "A Sharia-Based Digital Farming Platform: Integrating Digital Technology for Efficient Zakat Distribution in Agriculture." Journal of Islamic Law and Legal Studies, vol. 3, no. 1, 2026.

Halilintar, Masnur Putra; Istiana Hidayat, Aulia; Pashayev, Amirkhan; Pironti, Vicente. "A Sharia-Based Digital Farming Platform: Integrating Digital Technology for Efficient Zakat Distribution in Agriculture." Journal of Islamic Law and Legal Studies 3, no. 1 (2026).

Halilintar, et al. (2026) 'A Sharia-Based Digital Farming Platform: Integrating Digital Technology for Efficient Zakat Distribution in Agriculture', Journal of Islamic Law and Legal Studies, 3(1). doi: 10.70063/jills.v3i1.138.

Halilintar, Masnur Putra; Istiana Hidayat, Aulia; Pashayev, Amirkhan; Pironti, Vicente. A Sharia-Based Digital Farming Platform: Integrating Digital Technology for Efficient Zakat Distribution in Agriculture. Journal of Islamic Law and Legal Studies. 2026;3(1).

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