Ministry of Religious Affairs Strengthens Zakat and Waqf Governance Through Amil-Nazir Certification
The Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) of Indonesia keeps strengthening national zakat and waqf governance by developing professional human resources. This effort is carried out through the 2026 Competency-Based Training on Zakat and Waqf, which serves as an entry point for a professional certification program for amil and nazir. The Director of Zakat and Waqf Empowerment at Kemenag, Waryono Abdul Ghafur, emphasized that this guidance is important to achieve governance that is professional, transparent, and accountable.
An online training on June 2, 2026, kicked off the integrated training series. Out of 287 zakat applicants and 360 waqf applicants, 90 participants were selected from each after administrative screening. Waryono stated that certification is not just a recognition of competence, but part of ongoing guidance to strengthen the professionalism of managers of community funds.
This program is the result of collaboration with various institutions, including BAZNAS, the Indonesian Waqf Board, and the Professional Certification Institute. Support also came from training centers in Jakarta, Bandung, and Semarang. The training system includes self-study, online classes, face-to-face sessions, and competency tests, which are expected to produce professional amil and nazir who have an impact on society.
This step is in line with the direction of Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar, who wants zakat and waqf to be managed professionally as instruments for empowering the people. The certification is expected to boost public trust and the contribution of zakat and waqf toward the nation's welfare.
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