Covid-19 and Sustainable Economic: How Badan Amil Zakat Nasional (Baznas) Sharing and Empowering Society

Abstract

The world economy experienced a slump during the Covid-19 outbreak caused the shaking of the world economic system. The role of Baznas in sustainable economic improvement has been carried out using a descriptive qualitative approach. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the zakat distribution and management system in Baznas during the pandemic. This research data collection method uses field research and literature studies. This study explains that Baznas has distributed zakat in 4 sectors, namely Small Medium Enterprise business, health, scholarships, and natural disasters. In addition, the zakat distribution management system at the Bungo Regency Baznas has been very well regulated in an integrated and digitalized, so that the recipient data and the amount of zakat can be seen in quantization. Theoretically, this research becomes a reference for Baznas management during the Covid-19 outbreak, while practically it is enormous to optimize the role of Baznas to improve a sustainable economy.