<![CDATA[This study examines the concept of ajrun in the Qur’an as a normative foundation for wages in Islamic preaching (da’wah) from the perspective of Tafsir Al-Azhar by Buya Hamka. The research is motivated by the tension between da’wah as an act of worship that requires sincerity and the growing professionalization of da’wah, which involves financial compensation for preachers. The objectives of this study are to analyze the concept of ajrun in the Qur’an, examine Buya Hamka’s interpretation of verses related to ajrun, and explain its relevance to contemporary practices of remuneration in da’wah. This research employs a qualitative method with a library research design and a thematic (maudhu’i) interpretation approach. The primary sources are the Qur’an and Tafsir Al-Azhar, while secondary sources include tafsir literature, books, and relevant academic journals. The analysis is conducted by identifying verses containing the concept of ajrun, examining Buya Hamka’s interpretations, and relating them to modern da’wah phenomena.The findings indicate that the concept of ajrun in the Qur’an is multidimensional, encompassing reward, compensation, and recompense in both material and spiritual forms. Buya Hamka emphasizes that prophets did not seek wages for delivering da’wah, thus da’wah should be based on sincerity solely for Allah. However, in the modern context, remuneration for preachers may be permissible as long as it is not the primary objective and does not compromise sincerity. Therefore, the concept of ajrun provides a balance between spiritual values and professional needs in contemporary da’wah]]>
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