Measurement Welfare of Zakat Recipients Micro Entrepreneurs Program in Central Lazismu

Abstract

Empowerment of the poor through entrepreneurship programs as one of the models carried out by zakat institutions in improving welfare and reducing poverty and long-term impacts. This study aims to determine the level of welfare of zakat recipients in the micro-entrepreneurship program in order to reduce poverty. The method used in this study is a mix-method that begins with interviews with the manager of Central Lazismu and zakat recipients of the micro-entrepreneur zakat program with 6 interviewees. Furthermore, the measurement of the level of welfare was carried out using the CIBEST model developed by Sauqi Beik and Arsyani (2016) and using SPSS 23 to examine the level of welfare before and after receiving the micro-entrepreneurship program from Central Lazismu. The sample used in this study was 333 people whose welfare level will be measured before and after receiving micro-entrepreneurial capital assistance. The results of this study conclude that presenting a micro-entrepreneurial mode assistance program to zakat recipients can improve the welfare of zakat recipients. The zakat recipients of the micro-enterprise program have increased their material and spiritual welfare. Furthermore, Lazismu's micro-entrepreneurship program assistance has proven to improve both material and spiritual welfare. Increased income provides material welfare, whereas zakat recipients benefit spiritually from daily worship activities. In general, implementing an entrepreneurship program can have a positive impact on the material and spiritual well-being of zakat recipients.