Islam has its own way of paying attention to and overcoming poverty. So that the poor and the poor can be relieved of their burden and can be free from poverty. Islam has its own concept to alleviate poverty and build social rules using the concept of mutual assistance. This concept is in the form of giving zakat, infaq, and alms. This study aims to determine the role of amil zakat institutions in the economic welfare of the people, factors that influence the role of amil zakat institutions in the economic welfare of the people, and the management and allocation of zakat funds in influencing the people's economy. The method used in this research is a library approach that comes from books, scientific journals, and relevant websites according to the topic and focus of the research. This type of research uses a qualitative research approach. Results and discussion that LAZ programs and activities have an important role in the economic welfare of the people. There are two categories of LAZ's role in improving the welfare of Muslims, namely the fulfillment of mustahik's basic needs and mustahik's economic empowerment. Fulfillment of mustahik's basic needs such as basic food assistance, food and clothing, education, and health assistance. Mustahik's economic empowerment such as skills training, business capital assistance, and business assistance programs.