El-Ecosy : Jurnal Ekonomi dan Keuangan Islam
Vol 6, No 1 (2026): January (El-Ecosy: Jurnal Ekonomi dan Keuangan Islam)

OPTIMIZING ZAKAT AS AN INSTRUMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRIBUTION

Nugraha, Rian Agung (Unknown)
Lukman, Aceng (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jan 2026

Abstract

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efektivitas penyaluran zakat personal dan kelembagaan dalam mendukung pembangunan sosial ekonomi umat di Indonesia. Kajian ini berangkat dari gap penelitian yang masih minim membahas bagaimana kedua model penyaluran tersebut dapat disinergikan, padahal perbedaan karakteristik keduanya sering menimbulkan ketidakefisienan distribusi dan tidak optimalnya pemanfaatan potensi zakat nasional. Melalui metode literature review berbasis pendekatan kualitatif, penelitian ini menelaah beragam literatur, laporan resmi, dan hasil penelitian terdahulu mengenai tata kelola zakat, mekanisme distribusi, serta dampaknya terhadap kesejahteraan masyarakat. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa zakat memiliki peran strategis dalam pemerataan ekonomi dan pengentasan kemiskinan, namun terdapat ketidakselarasan antara potensi zakat yang besar dan realisasi distribusinya. Model penyaluran personal unggul dalam kedekatan sosial dan kecepatan, sementara model kelembagaan lebih baik dalam profesionalitas, akuntabilitas, dan pemerataan. Akan tetapi, keduanya memiliki keterbatasan yang dapat saling melengkapi. Penelitian ini penting karena memberikan rekomendasi strategis berupa integrasi sistem pelaporan digital, penguatan literasi zakat, dan kolaborasi berbasis komunitas untuk mengatasi gap tersebut. Dengan sinergi yang tepat, zakat dapat berfungsi sebagai instrumen ekonomi Islam yang berkeadilan, transparan, dan berkelanjutan dalam mendorong pembangunan sosial ekonomi umat. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of personal and institutional zakat distribution in contributing to socio-economic development within Indonesia’s Islamic economic framework. The research addresses a significant gap in previous studies, which rarely examine how these two distribution models can be synergized, despite their differing characteristics often resulting in inefficiencies and suboptimal utilization of Indonesia’s substantial zakat potential. Using a qualitative approach through a literature review, the study reviews academic publications, official reports, and empirical findings related to zakat governance, distribution mechanisms, and their impact on community welfare. The findings indicate that zakat serves as a vital instrument for wealth redistribution and poverty alleviation; however, a misalignment persists between its large potential and the actual distribution outcomes. Personal distribution excels in social proximity and responsiveness, whereas institutional models offer greater professionalism, accountability, and equitable coverage. Yet both possess limitations that can complement one another. This research is important because it proposes strategic solutions—such as digital reporting integration, improved zakat literacy, and community-based collaboration—to address this gap. Through enhanced synergy, zakat can function as a just, transparent, and sustainable Islamic economic instrument that significantly contributes to equitable socio-economic development.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

elecosy

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

El-Ecosy:Jurnal Ekonomi dan Keuangan Islam is a journal that contains Islamic economics and finance which was formed and decided based on the results of a leadership meeting with Number: 006 / SK / Dek-FEBI / Unsur / V / 2019. El-Ecosy:Jurnal Ekonomi dan Keuangan Syariah is an academic journal ...