DESIGNING A MUSTAHIK EMPOWERMENT MODEL FOR PRODUCTIVE ZAKAT IN INDONESIA

Abstract

Using literature studies, this research designed an empowerment model for productive zakat programs in Indonesia, to optimize the purpose of zakat. This research is research with a descriptive-analytical approach, which reveals a problem. In general, the mustahik of productive zakat programs in Indonesia is still paradigmatic and mentally not ready to be empowered. As a result, the nature of the dependence of mustahik on the institution of amil zakat arises. Empowerment should be a collaborative process, therefore mustahik, muzaki, and the general public should work together as partners. The concept is designed in the magnanimity model. (1) The productive zakat process must place the community as competent actors; (2) Communitiesshould see themselves asimportant agents; (3) Competence is acquired; (4) Solutions should be diverse and respect the diversity derived from the factors that exist in the problem situation; (5) Informal social networks are an important source (6) Communities should participate in their empowerment:; (7) Empowerment involves access to
resources and the ability to use these resources effectively. (9) The empowerment process is dynamic, synergistic, constantly changing, and evolutionary and problems always have various solutions. (10). Empowerment is achieved through parallel personal structures and economic development.