Journal of Sharia Economics
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Islamic Economics

IMPLEMENTATION OF GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES AND SHARIA COMPLIANCE IN ZAKAT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTIONS

Ahmad Rifat Mathar (Institut Ilmu Al-Qur`an, Jakarta)
Nurkholis Muchtar (Institut Ilmu Al-Qur'
an, Jakarta)

M. Dawud Arif Khan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Oct 2026

Abstract

This research analyzes and compares the implementation of good corporate governance (GCG) and Sharia compliance at two leading National Zakat Institutions (LAZNAS) in Indonesia, Dompet Dhuafa and Baitulmaal Muamalat, whose contrasting origins — civil-society versus Sharia-banking-corporate — offer insight into how institutional background shapes governance models and strategies for safeguarding public funds. Using a qualitative method with a normative-empirical legal approach, data were collected through document analysis and in-depth interviews with stakeholders at both institutions, focusing on the five GCG principles (transparency, accountability, responsibility, independency, fairness), good amil governance (GAG), and Sharia-compliance mechanisms across fund collection, management, and distribution. The findings show that both institutions implement GCG and Sharia compliance effectively but through different patterns: Dompet Dhuafa favors a more organic, socially oriented approach, while Baitulmaal Muamalat is more structured and formal, though both converge on reporting transparency, amil professionalization, and a strengthened Sharia Supervisory Board. The study concludes that an integrative model combining both approaches offers the most effective path forward for LAZNAS governance in Indonesia.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JoSE

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Journal of Sharia Economics focuses on the studies pertaining to the field of Islamic Economics and Finance. Journal of Sharia Economics welcomes the contributions from related academicians and practitioners on the following topics: Islamic banking Islamic insurance/ takaful Islamic accounting ...