<![CDATA[Poverty is a multidimensional issue involving not only low income but also limited access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Islam offers zakat as a wealth redistribution instrument with both spiritual and socio-economic dimensions. This study aims to analyze the role of zakat in poverty alleviation through an empirical study of zakat management by BAZNAS Batang Hari Regency. The research employs a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were collected from zakat collection and distribution reports, program documentation, and relevant regulations. The findings indicate that zakat significantly contributes to improving educational access, fulfilling basic needs, strengthening social protection, and empowering beneficiaries economically. These findings confirm that zakat functions not merely as a charitable mechanism but also as a sustainable socio-economic development instrument. Therefore, optimizing zakat governance can become an effective strategy in supporting poverty alleviation at the regional level.]]>
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