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The development of digital technology has encouraged the transformation of the financial sector through the emergence of Sharia financial technology (fintech) as a financial service based on Islamic principles that emphasize justice, transparency, and public benefit (maslahah). The presence of various Sharia fintech products such as Sharia peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, Sharia crowdfunding, Sharia E-wallets, and digital ZISWAF (zakat, infaq, alms, and waqf) services is considered capable of increasing financial inclusion in Indonesia, especially for unbanked communities and MSMEs that have limited access to formal financial services. This study aims to analyze the innovation of Sharia fintech products, their role in increasing financial inclusion, and their conformity with the perspective of Islamic Economic Law. This research uses a qualitative method with a library research approach through collecting data from scientific journals, DSN-MUI fatwas, OJK and Bank Indonesia regulations, as well as various literature related to Sharia fintech published within the last five years. The data analysis technique was carried out descriptively and analytically by examining the concepts, implementation, and regulations of Sharia fintech in Indonesia. The results of the study indicate that Sharia fintech has a strategic role in expanding public access to financial services through the digitalization of financing, payments, and Islamic social fund collection. In addition to increasing Islamic financial inclusion and literacy, Sharia fintech also helps reduce transaction costs, facilitate MSME financing access, and expand the distribution of financial services to remote areas. From a Sharia perspective, the operation of Sharia fintech must continue to adhere to DSN-MUI fatwas and maqashid sharia principles in order to avoid elements of riba, gharar, and maisir and to create justice and public benefit for society. Therefore, Sharia fintech has a great opportunity to support the development of an inclusive and sustainable Islamic digital economy in Indonesia, although strengthening regulations, Sharia supervision, public education, and product innovation based on community needs are still required.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (PSAK) 109 concerning Accounting for Zakat, Infaq, and Sadaqah at BAZNAS Tegal Regency and to assess its level of compliance with the applicable standards. This research is motivated by the importance of transparency and accountability in the management of zakat funds as a form of responsibility to the public and stakeholders. The study employs a qualitative method with a descriptive approach through observation, interviews, and documentation studies of the institution’s financial statements. The results indicate that BAZNAS Tegal Regency has prepared its financial statements in accordance with the components required by PSAK 109, including the statement of financial position, statement of changes in funds, statement of changes in managed assets, statement of cash flows, and notes to the financial statements. In terms of distribution, presentation, and disclosure, the implementation of the standard has complied both formally and substantively. However, in the aspects of recognition and measurement, the implementation is not yet fully comprehensive, as there has been no realization of non-cash asset receipts and no impairment testing has been applied to non-cash assets. Overall, the implementation of PSAK 109 has been administratively well executed, but further strengthening is required in technical and procedural aspects to ensure more optimal, consistent, and comprehensive application in accordance with sharia accounting principles.

Welfare for the poor is the most important topic in improving citizens. Islam as Ad-diin has offered several teachings for humans that apply universally with two dimensional characteristics, namely happiness and well-being in life in this world and in the hereafter. In the concept of the modern world, welfare is a condition where a person can fulfill basic needs, be it the need for food, clothing, shelter, clean drinking water as well as the opportunity to continue education and have adequate work that can support the quality of life so as to have a social status that leads to the same social status as other citizens. ZIS as an extension of the government in helping the needs of the poor with the aim of improving the welfare of the community who initially as zakat recipients turned into zakat givers, so that later the funds used will be evenly distributed and felt by the wider community. as well as purifying assets that may be accidentally mixed with assets that are forbidden for consumption. The urgency of ZIS in Sidowungu is one of the main elements of effective and efficient zakat management in order to realize the welfare of the community. As for the discussion of this article about the welfare pattern for the poor as the process of distributing ZIS funds in Sidowungu Village. The method used in this article is a quantitative approach. The subjects of this study were 165 poor people in Sidowungu Village, while the sample size was 65 poor people using probability sampling. The results of the study, processed using the PASW SPSS 23 for Windows program, showed that partial test results for H0 were rejected and H1 was accepted if the calculated t value was greater than the table t value or the sig value was less than 0.05. This means that the distribution of funds partially affected the welfare of the poor in Sidowungu Village. The magnitude of the influence between variables can be seen from the coefficient of determination of 0.079, meaning that 79.0% of the welfare of the poor in Sidowungu Village was influenced by the distribution of ZIS funds, while the remaining 21.0% was influenced by other variables not included in this study.

Poverty is one of the most difficult economic problems to solve. This problem occurs in all countries. Among the causes of poverty are poor human resources, a low quality of life, a rising unemployment rate, and a decrease in job availability each year, as well as wages that do not match living costs. This is not only due to low human resources; the government also plays a crucial role in this issue. The poverty rate is unavoidable, so an appropriate solution is needed to address this issue. One step to reducing poverty is to analyze which economic instruments can be optimized, especially in the Sidoarjo region. The poverty rate in Sidoarjo is quite high. The open unemployment rate in Sidoarjo ranks third in East Java province. Therefore, the author was interested in conducting this research. This study aims to determine the effect of the distribution of zakat, infaq, and alms (ZIS) funds, GRDP, and open unemployment on the poverty rate in Sidoarjo in 2013-2023. This study uses a quantitative method with multiple linear regression analysis. The data processing tool used is SPSS. The results of the T test indicate that the distribution of ZIS funds has a significant effect on the poverty rate, while GRDP and open unemployment do not have a significant effect on the poverty rate partially. The F test shows that the distribution of ZIS funds, inflation, and GDP have a significant effect on the poverty rate simultaneously in the period 2013-2023. The limitation of this study is the use of variables that affect the poverty rate, so that future researchers can add or change these variables with other variables related to poverty.

This study aims to analyze the effect of the distribution of Zakat, Infak, and Sadaqah (ZIS) funds, economic growth, unemployment rate, and Regional Original Revenue (PAD) on the poverty rate in West Sumatra Province during the period 2020–2024. The data used are secondary data obtained from BAZNAS, BPS, and the Directorate General of Fiscal Balance (DJPK), covering 12 regencies/cities in West Sumatra Province. This study employs panel data regression analysis using EViews 12 software to examine the relationships among the variables. The results indicate that, partially, the distribution of ZIS funds and PAD have no significant effect on the poverty rate. In contrast, economic growth and unemployment rate have a negative and significant effect on the poverty rate. Simultaneously, all four independent variables are found to have a significant influence on the poverty rate. The coefficient of determination (Adjusted R²) is 0.123, indicating that 12.30% of the variation in the poverty rate can be explained by the variables in the study, while the remaining 87.7% is influenced by factors outside the model. The study provides policy implications suggesting that optimizing ZIS management, promoting inclusive economic growth, expanding employment opportunities to reduce unemployment, and utilizing PAD more effectively are crucial strategies for local governments and relevant institutions to effectively reduce the poverty rate in West Sumatra.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are an essential pillar of the Indonesian economy, contributing significantly to employment creation, poverty reduction, and income distribution. However, despite their substantial role, MSMEs continue to face a number of persistent challenges, including limited access to capital, low levels of financial literacy, and inadequate utilization of technology. These barriers hinder their ability to grow, compete, and adapt to rapid economic changes. This study aims to explore and analyze the role of Islamic Financial Institutions (IFIs) in empowering MSMEs within the framework of Sharia principles. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, this research is based on a comprehensive literature review of scholarly articles, official reports, and other relevant academic sources. The findings reveal that IFIs provide both financial and social contributions to MSMEs. Financially, IFIs channel funds through Sharia-compliant contracts such as mudharabah and murabahah, which allow entrepreneurs to access financing without relying on conventional interest-based systems. Socially, IFIs carry out a redistributive role by managing and disbursing zakat, infaq, sadaqah, and waqf (ZISWAF), while also offering entrepreneurship training, mentoring, and technical assistance. These functions collectively enhance MSMEs’ access to capital, strengthen their managerial and operational capacities, and increase competitiveness in both domestic and global markets. Nevertheless, several challenges remain, including the uneven geographical distribution of IFI services, slow adoption of digital technology, and the need for more supportive regulatory frameworks. Strengthening IFIs’ role through policy integration, technological innovation, and collaboration with government and private sectors is essential for maximizing their impact on MSME empowerment. Thus, IFIs not only act as financial intermediaries but also as socio-economic catalysts that support sustainable and inclusive economic development in Indonesia.

Amal Madani Indonesia (AMI) is a zakat philanthropic institution based in Cimahi, West Java, with a vision to empower communities through professional, transparent, and accountable management of zakat, infaq, and alms (ZIS) funds. As a zakat institution, AMI focuses not only on the collection and distribution of funds but also emphasizes the importance of good governance so that the collected funds can have a real impact on improving community welfare. This study aims to analyze AMI's contribution to improving community economic empowerment, evaluate the efficiency of zakat distribution, and examine the practice of Islamic philanthropic governance in the Cimahi region. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through field observations, documentation studies, and in-depth interviews with administrators and beneficiaries. The results show that AMI has a significant role in encouraging the socio-economic development of the surrounding community. The programs implemented are not only oriented towards distributing consumer assistance, but also focus on sustainable empowerment, for example through entrepreneurship training, mentoring micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), providing access to capital, and providing educational scholarships for children from underprivileged families. This strategy demonstrates that AMI is striving to shift the paradigm of zakat from merely a means of distributing welfare to an instrument for the economic development of the community. However, research also found several obstacles faced, including the program's distribution reach which is still limited to certain areas, limited human resources in managing empowerment programs, and low levels of zakat literacy among the community. The low understanding of some communities regarding the obligation of zakat has an impact on the potential for zakat collection that is not optimal. Therefore, efforts are needed to improve zakat education, optimize digital technology in collection and distribution, and strengthen collaboration with various parties, both government and the private sector.

This research explores the contribution of ZIS-based Islamic philanthropic institutions in improving community welfare in Adipura Kencana Village, Sungai Bahar Sub-district, Muaro Jambi District. The aim of this study is to understand the contributions, impacts, and efforts of ZIS-based Islamic philanthropic institutions in supporting business capital assistance programs in Sungai Bahar Sub-district, Muaro Jambi District. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method, using both primary and secondary data. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and documentation, while data analysis is conducted using domain, taxonomic, and componential analyses. The results indicate that direct fund distribution by the institution significantly strengthens the relationship and sense of kinship between the community and the philanthropic institution. Through direct interaction with the community, prospective aid recipients are more open in expressing their concerns and needs, making the assistance provided by the philanthropic institution highly beneficial. The community feels a considerable positive impact from the presence of Islamic philanthropic institutions managing zakat in their area, as many individuals are able to improve their welfare through productive enterprises thanks to the assistance provided by the institution. The institution carefully selects aid recipients to ensure that assistance reaches those who truly need it. However, some community members still feel they belong in the less-privileged category yet have not received assistance from the institution.

This research aims to examine the role of ZISWAF (Zakat, Infaq, Sadaqah, and Waqf) in economic equality in the province of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) using a qualitative approach. ZISWAF is seen as a financial instrument that has great potential for reducing economic disparities between community groups in NTB. A qualitative approach is used to understand the impact of ZISWAF's contribution to economic equality and the factors that influence its implementation. The research results show that ZISWAF has a significant role in economic equality in NTB. Through fund distribution, economic empowerment programs, and infrastructure development, ZISWAF can reduce economic disparities between community groups.

The main objective of this research is to analyze the financial reports managed by the Galang Bersama Kami Foundation (YGBK) as a non-profit institution that focuses on raising funds from donors in the form of Zakat, Infaq, Alms and Waqf (ZISWAF) funds. Which is about where the Foundation's funds come from, and how the Foundation provides the allocation flow. For this purpose, the author used quantitative descriptive research methods, with direct observation techniques to related parties, followed by interviews and special documentation during data collection. After conducting interviews, the author found that the entire set of YGBK funds came from 3 things, namely from ZISWAF funds, CSR funds from agencies/companies, and potential businesses from our Joint Business Institutions. The funds raised will be channeled to the Foundation's program and operational funds, the distribution percentage of which is based on BAZNAS regulation Number 1 article 8 of 2016 specifically for ZISWAF funds. The percentage of CSR distribution depends on the Foundation's agreement with the CSR provider company. Meanwhile, the proceeds from our Joint Business will be distributed in full to the Foundation's operational costs. The percentage of the Foundation's financial reports shows a decrease in income from 2022 to 2023 of 49%. All of this is done to provide transparent and open financial management for the people in order to maintain their sense of trust in the Galang Bersama Kami Foundation.

This study aims to analyze the difference in the value of West Java's BAZNAS' financial performance before and after Covid-19. Use descriptive analysis techniques in conjunction with quantitative approaches to produce a comprehensive picture. The sources of research data are primary data and secondary data. The method of calculating zakat financial ratios uses the formula Net Allocation Ratio, Zakat Allocation Ratio, Infaq and Shodaqo Allocation Ratio, ZIS Turnover, Current Ratio, and Cash to ZIS Ratio. Data analysis techniques to measure differences in BAZNAS performance before and after the pandemic, the author uses a statistical test, namely paired sample t-Test. Paired sample t-Test is a difference test between two paired samples. Based on the results of paired sample t-test, all financial ratios tested did not have a significant difference between before and after the Covid-19 pandemic. This means that the collection and distribution of zakat funds during the Covid-19 pandemic did not experience significant differences.

This study aims to analyze financial accountability and utilization of zakat, infaq and shadaqah funds at Lazismu Medan City. This study uses qualitative research using primary data and secondary data approaches. Data collection techniques were carried out by interviews, observation and documentation. To motivate muzakki to pay ZIS through the Zakat Management Organization (OP Z), it is necessary to increase the credibility of OPZ by applying accountability values, namely trustworthiness, professionalism and transparency. The results of the study show that financial accountability in the Amil Zakat, Infaq and Shadaqoh Muhammadiyah Institutions in Medan City has been proven to have implemented PSAK 109 as the accounting standard used. Aspects of presenting ZIS at Lazismu are implemented by preparing financial reports consisting of statements of financial position, cash flow reports, reports on changes in funds, reports on changes in assets under management and notes to financial statements (CALK). Financial reports on the management of ZIS are published once a year. Apart from that, Lazismu also performs regular monthly reporting. And Utilization and ZIS at Lazsimu Medan City experienced an increase in distribution in 2021 more ZIS funds were distributed and programs were implemented compared to 2020. This shows that more mustahiq receive benefits from zakat, infaq and shadqah funds.    

This study aims to describe the role of LAZISNU in distributing ZIS funds to Mustahik and describe the impact of ZIS on improving the economic welfare of the community. The research method applied in this study is qualitative research. There are three data collection techniques used, namely observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis using interactive analysis includes data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that LAZISNU in distributing ZIS funds Cluring District show that LAZISNU has succeeded in identifying and mapping Mustahik accurately and implementing a transparent and accountable distribution mechanism. Through programs that are not only consumptive but also economic empowerment, LAZISNU is able to provide a significant positive impact on improving community welfare. Although challenges in increasing public awareness still exist, the effectiveness and sustainability of the ZIS program run by LAZISNU provide hope for poverty alleviation and economic development in Cluring District.

This research illustrates the importance of optimizing ZIS activities based on Islamic philanthropy from the perspective of religious morality. Zakat is not only considered a religious ritual, but also a moral obligation that goes beyond just a formal act. LAZIZMU shows a commitment to managing ZIS funds professionally, with a focus on using funds for productive businesses aimed at improving community welfare. LAZIZMU conducts careful surveys of mustahik to ensure the distribution of funds is on target. Apart from that, LAZIZMU applies a consumptive and productive approach in managing ZIS funds, by providing direct assistance and providing business capital through the BUM program. The selection and mentoring process carried out by LAZIZMU has proven to be effective in empowering mustahik, by providing training and support in developing their businesses. The entire aid distribution process is carried out directly by LAZIZMU to ensure transparency and accuracy in the distribution of funds.

This study aims to analyze application of zakat accounting in Baznas Bali Province in increasing transparency and accountability in management of zakat, infak and sedekah (zis) funds. This research is a qualitative research. The results of this study indicate that Bali Provincial Baznas have complied with PSAK No. 109. Receipts of zakat, donations and alms are assessed when cash or other assets are received. Accepted zakat, recognized as amil and non amil funds,  determination of the percentage of zakat funds received for each mustahiq based on sharia principles is 12.5%. Distribution of zakat, infak and  sedekah  funds as a deduction from zakat, alms and alms funds. The components Baznas Bali's financial statements are statement of financial position, report on changes in funds, reporting on cash flows and notes to  financial statements. The absence an asset management report in accordance with PSAK 109 is due to Baznas Bali Province not having fixed assets, all assets are in  form of current assets. Accountability is reflected in  financial statements that have been audited by independent auditors, while transparency of financial statements is contained in reports in the form of bulletins that are published periodically. The implication results of research is expected to be financial statements  Baznas of  Province of Bali which can be an example in management of infaq and alms funds throughout Indonesia. It is recommended for further research to be able to broaden scope of regional research throughout Indonesia, so that research results can be generalized nationally.