12 Waiheru
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2024): 12 Waiheru

Mosque Economic Empowerment through Sharia Microfinance Institutions

Afdhal Yaman (Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Ambon, Indonesia)



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Publish Date
01 Jun 2024

Abstract

Mosques are not only places of worship but also places of economic activity. The potential for economic empowerment in mosques has not been realized optimally. As part of strengthening the community's economy, the role of mosques in society needs to be expanded. So, this research aims to determine the role of mosque economic empowerment through Sharia microfinance institutions. This qualitative research is a literature study using data sources like reference books and scientific journal articles. The results of this research indicate that mosque-based community economic empowerment is necessary as a driving force for poverty alleviation efforts to improve the community's quality of life. Mosques' financial independence can be realized by establishing Islamic Cooperatives or Baitul Maal wa Tamwil (BMT). By maximizing the function and potential of mosques, the Mosque's economy can be strengthened and used as a strategic location for the local community's economic development.

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Religion Humanities Education Other

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12 Waiheru Journal, the official scientific journal of Balai Diklat Keagamaan Ambon. The printed versions were firstly published in 2015. From 2021 onwards, the electronic version has been made available twice a year, June and December. The e-journal version accepts all research and scientific ...