Muhammad Syahbudi
Department of Islamic Economics, Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan

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Bridging Technology Adoption and Islamic Philanthropy: Examining the Roles of E-Wallet Usage, Income, and Institutional Communication in Generation Z's Zakat Payment Decisions Vivi Amelia Dabariba; Juliana Nasution; Muhammad Syahbudi
Journal of Regional Economics Indonesia Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Agustus 2026
Publisher : University Merdeka Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26905/jrei.v7i2.17515

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The digital transformation of financial services has reshaped the practice of Islamic philanthropy, particularly among Generation Z. However, limited studies have simultaneously examined the roles of financial technology adoption, economic capacity, and institutional communication in influencing digital zakat behavior. This study investigates the effects of e-wallet usage, income, and zakat institutions’ marketing communication on decisions to pay zakat, infaq, and sadaqah (ZIS) among Generation Z in Kisaran City, Indonesia. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 100 respondents through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using multiple linear regression. The findings reveal that e-wallet usage, income, and marketing communication each exert a positive and significant influence on ZIS payment decisions. Income emerged as the strongest predictor, followed by e-wallet usage and institutional communication. Collectively, these variables explain 80.5% of the variance in payment decisions. The study contributes to the literature on digital Islamic philanthropy and provides strategic insights for zakat institutions seeking to enhance digital fundraising among younger generations.