Purpose – One of the instruments in Islamic economics that can help alleviate poverty during Covid-19 is zakat, infaq, and alms. This study aims to analyze the effect of ZIS utilization by the Jogokariyan Mosque in reducing the poverty of its congregation.Methodology – The approach is quantitative with CIBEST analysis techniques and different tests (Paired T-test and Mann-Whitney test). Data were collected through interviews with the Jogokariyan Mosque administrators and distributing questionnaires to 33 congregations that received ZIS benefits as a population. Findings – The results of the analysis of the CIBEST model show that the use of ZIS can reduce the material and spiritual poor of the congregations who receive ZIS assistance. The results of the Paired T-test and the Mann-Whitney test showed that all variables experienced positive differences before and after receiving ZIS assistance from the Jogokariyan Mosque.Implications – Community empowerment through ZIS funds from the Jogokariyan Mosque can be further improved, particularly by increasing the number of beneficiaries (mustahik). The practice applied by the Jogokariyan Mosque can also be imitated by other mosques so that they can become an instrument of economic recovery during the Covid-19 period. Originality – This study looks at how the empowerment of Islamic social funds is carried out through mosques. This shows that the mosque's function is not only a place of worship but also an important role in the community's social conditions.
The umrah bureau sector in Indonesia has great business potential. The increasing number of umrah pilgrims are not accompanied by a level of literacy towards the credibility of the bureau. This raises problem in the form of umrah bureau business practices that are illegal. A lot of fraud cases has caused huge losses to the pilgrims as consumers. This study aims to reveal the factors that causes umrah bureau fraud and formulate anticipatory steps for bureau that indicated fake. The method used is narrative review by elaborating previous research, literature studies, and also supporting database of cases that validate. This research composed by 35 literatures synthesized. The characteristics of the umrah bureau which are indicated fake, including: 1) sloping prices accompanied by promos; 2) travel legality; and 3) ponzi business model. To anticipate, prospective pilgrims should not be tempted by the promos offered by bureau. Prospective pilgrims must also dig up information related to permits, track records and feedback, as well as transparency of facilities that will be provided by the bureau. Regulators must tighten supervision of the business climate through cooperation with associations of umrah organizers in the local area. That way, consumer protection for the umrah bureau will be more secure.
Penelitian ini menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi permintaan asuransi syariah di Indonesia. Metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Autoregressive Distributed Lag - Error Correction Model (ARDL-ECM) dengan rangkaian data bulanan dari Januari 2015 sampai Desember 2019. Hasil estimasi ARDL-ECM model (1,0,0,0,0,0) menunjukan bahwa permintaan asuransi syariah tidak bergantung pada variabel inflasi dan premi asuransi konvensional dalam jangka pendek dan panjang. Adapun permintaan asuransi syariah ditentukan oleh pendapatan perkapita masyarakat, SBIS rate, dan pertumbuhan sektor keuangan dalam jangka pendek dan panjang.
The level of financial inclusion in Indonesia is 76,19%. It indicates that there are still many groups of people who have not received financial services. Economic empowerment and financial services at the micro level are easier and more accessible through microfinance institutions (MFIs). One of MFIs developed based on sharia principles is the Bank Wakaf Mikro (BWM). This study aims at improving the strategy for the role of BWM in financial inclusiveness and to support the economy from the MSME level. The method used is SWOT analysis by considering the internal and external factors that exist in BWM. The factors obtained through in-depth interviews with BWM leaders are processed quantitatively. The results show that BWM is still in the Stable Growth stage, because it has added value on weaknesses and opportunities. Strategies that can be implemented include collaborating with external agencies and simplifying regulations in BWM operations.
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