Strategi Pendayagunaan Zakat Produktif untuk Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Mustahik Era Pandemi Covid-19: Studi Kasus pada LAZNAS IZI Sumut

Abstract

This study takes the topic of the problem, namely how the strategy for utilizing productive zakat is carried out by LAZNAS IZI North Sumatra in empowering the mustahik economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Where since the COVID-19 pandemic, the utilization of zakat at LAZNAS IZI North Sumatra has experienced various obstacles. The purpose of this study is to see and find out what strategies must be carried out by LAZNAS IZI North Sumatra in dealing with the problems that occur in the management of productive zakat during the COVID-19 pandemic by using SWOT analysis, especially in efforts to empower the mustahik economy. This research uses a descriptive approach to the type of qualitative research, so this research is included in the type of descriptive qualitative research, where this research explains or describes situations or circumstances that will be studied thoroughly and in depth. The data collection technique used in this research is the method of observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of this study are the strategies carried out by LAZNAS IZI North Sumatra in empowering the mustahik economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, namely by maximizing zakat collection by utilizing online media, conducting intensive supervision of the program's progress, adding social networks as partners in zakat management and looking for new innovations that can support the operational activities of the institution, especially during this COVID-19 pandemic. The effect of utilizing productive zakat on economic empowerment of mustahik during the COVID-19 pandemic is very large, this can be seen from the level of income of mustahik after and before receiving zakat funds. Furthermore, the inhibiting factors in the utilization of productive zakat will then be overcome with new strategies and supporting factors so that the mustahik economy can be empowered. This research is expected to be an evaluation material for the improvement of LAZNAS IZI North Sumatra in the future on how to optimize the collection of zakat funds, distribution and utilization of zakat so that the vision and mission of the institution can be achieved. Then it can be a reference for further researchers, especially those related to the management of productive zakat and it is hoped that there will be an update every year.

Keywords: Strategy, Utilization of Productive Zakat, Empowerment, COVID-19.