Pendayagunaan Zakat Pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19

Abstract

At this time, the world is in an irregular and chaotic condition due to the covid-19 virus, especially in the economic sector. This resulted in the community's economy becoming paralyzed so that the income of the poor was also affected. To restore the state's condition, cooperation from various elements is needed, one of which is bias through zakat management institutions. The optimal utilization and management of zakat will help the community besides that the distribution is carried out appropriately and paying attention to the receiving groups so that the utilization is right on target. This research was conducted to analyze how the mechanism and implementation of zakat distribution in the response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The method used in this research is the literature study method. The literature study in this research is technical literature and non-technical literature. The results of the literature study can be used as input and a basis in explaining how the mechanism and implementation of zakat distribution in the response to a pandemic. Based on the analysis, BAZNAS has distributed zakat funds to three sectors, namely the health emergency sector, the socio-economic emergency sector, and the existing program sustainability sector. Not only that, BAZNAS and the Ministry of Religion also helped preachers who were affected by the Covid-19 virus. In the results of this analysis, it can be concluded that the handlers of zakat implementation in handling Covid 19 have a very big influence. The total distribution of funds for the three sectors reached Rp. 7,578,461,063. This zakat fund distribution is only valid in April, May, and June 2020.

Analysis of Amil Zakat Institutions Financial Performance Prior and During Covid-19

“…On top of that, Saputra (2020) mentioned that zakat could play practical tools for society to respond to the pandemic crisis. Similarly, Amanda et al (2021) research confirmed that zakat could be a viable solution to overcome COVID-19. This view is also supported by Kadir et al (2020) concluded that the use of zakat funds for handling Covid-19 was following sharia and maqashid rules.…”

“…Hal ini didukung dengan penelitian (Safitri & Huda, 2021), lembaga amil zakat menjadi solusi dalam meningkatkan pertumbuhan ekonomi ditengah pandemi covid-19. Sejalan dengan (Amanda et al, 2021), pendayagunaan zakat sangat membantu para terdampak covid-19 diantaranya sektor kesehatan, sektor sosial ekonomi dan sektor program eksisting. This is supported by Safitri & Huda (2021), mentioned that amil zakat institution becomes a solution in increasing economic growth during the covid-19 pandemic.…”

“…This is supported by Safitri & Huda (2021), mentioned that amil zakat institution becomes a solution in increasing economic growth during the covid-19 pandemic. Similarly, Amanda et al (2021), stated that the utilization of zakat is beneficial for covid-19, including the health sector, social economy sector and existing program sector.…”

Zakat Management in the Covid-19 Pandemic Era

“…Although research related to the management of zakat funds in this pandemic had been carried out by (Amanda et al, 2021) shows that zakat funds are distributed into three health emergency sectors, socio-economic emergency sectors, and based on existing programs. In addition, BAZNAS also helps preachers who have been affected by the Covid-19 virus.…”

“…However, East Kalimantan LAZ DPU. Based on the contradictory findings by Amanda et al (2021), Ansoriyah et al (2020), Baskoro & Karmanto (2020), Nurhidayat (2020). The researchers felt the need to review the management of zakat in East Kalimantan LAZ DPU, especially during the pandemic.…”