<![CDATA[Mosques have evolved into central institutions for managing charitable funds with vast social and economic empowerment potential. These funds should not merely remain idle balances but contribute significantly to community welfare. This study analyses mosque fund management's effectiveness in enhancing Sorong City's community well-being. A quantitative exploratory approach was employed, focusing on the strategies used by mosque administrators in managing funds for the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and social aid programs. The analysis considers funding sources, expenditure targets, and financial accountability. Effectiveness is assessed based on the ratio of mosque funds allocated to MSME development and social assistance. This study employs a case study method, selecting ten mosques in Sorong City as the research subjects. Data collection involved document analysis of financial reports and mosque fund management policies related to MSME development. The findings indicate that mosque financial management has been optimized for community welfare, as evidenced by the allocation of 11% of total mosque funds toward social and economic activities. Of this amount, 78% was dedicated to humanitarian aid, while 22% was allocated for MSME development funding. These findings suggest that mosques not only alleviate social burdens but also play an active role in strengthening the economic resilience of the community through business support initiatives]]>
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