Zakat-Waqf Integration Becomes a New Key to Tackle Sustainable Poverty
Integrating zakat, infak, sedekah, and waqf is seen as a strategic move to strengthen poverty alleviation and boost sustainable welfare. Deputy Chairman of Baznas RI Zainut Tauhid Sa'adi emphasized that the potential of Islamic philanthropy will be more optimal if managed within one integrated ecosystem.
Each instrument has a different function and complements one another. Zakat can serve as productive business capital, waqf for providing assets and infrastructure, while infak supports training and business mentoring. These instruments also act as a social safety net for vulnerable communities.
Zainut urges a paradigm shift from mere charity towards sustainable social transformation. Aid should drive economic recovery, inclusion, and community self-reliance, not just meet short-term needs.
The synergy of all Islamic philanthropy pillars is expected to realize sustainable, just, and inclusive development, and become a new force in facing poverty and social inequality.
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