Islamic Social Finance

Waqf Implementation in Supporting SDGs-6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) at Salman Waqf Institution in Indonesia

Muhammad Ilham Hisyam, Marwini — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This research is motivated by the problems listed in the sixth Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs-6), namely related to the fulfillment of clean water and proper sanitation which is expected to be achieved by 2030, however this goal has not been achieved optimally until now. Beside that, the development of waqf in Indonesia has potential and contributes to addressing various socio-economic problems, including the provision of clean water and proper sanitation infrastructures. Salman Waqf Institution is one of the Waqf Institutions that is committed to overcome clean water and sanitation problems, both in Bandung city and other areas. This study aims to describe the form of waqf implementation in the provision of Clean Water and Proper Sanitation at Salman Waqf Institution and to review the SDGs-6 indicator targets from this implementation practice. This study used a qualitative method of field research with the case study of waqf institutions. Then analyzed descriptively using the Miles and Huberman models with the help of the NVivo 12 application. The results showed that there were several forms of implementation of waqf in support of SDGs-6, (1) Drinking Water Machines, (2) Drilling Wells (3) Toilet Washing Facilities (MCK), and (4) Piping. Then, it was also support for the global target 6.1 through the Ready-to-Drink Water Machine program, as well as the global target 6.2 through the MCK supply program, Clean Healthy Habits (PHBS) socialization, and providing convenience to vulnerable communities in accessing proper hygiene sanitation. With a strong institutional and partnership system, efforts to support SDGs-6 can be maximized so that the existing indicator targets can be achieved in 2030.

Strategy of Productive Waqf Utilization as a Medium for Food Security in Indonesia: An AHP Approach

El-Islam Purnama Alam, Juliana, Rida Rosida — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to determine the problems that exist in the use of waqf as a medium for food security in Indonesia and the priority solutions for the use of productive waqf as a medium for food security in Indonesia in terms of institutional, infrastructure, financial, community and government aspects. this is the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). This study used seven expert respondents representing academics, practitioners and regulators who were asked to assess the problems and solutions for the use of productive waqf as a medium for food security in Indonesia. Based on the opinion of respondents, the biggest problem in the use of productive waqf as a medium for food security in Indonesia is the lack of socialization to the public regarding productive waqf as a medium for food security. The priority solutions in this research are waqf institutions and the government need to collaborate in implementing productive waqf utilization as a medium for food security in Indonesia. Furthermore, in general the aspect that is considered the most problematic is the government aspect, while the priority for solutions is the institutional aspect. Therefore, in the use of productive waqf as a medium for food security in Indonesia, the public needs to increase their understanding of productive waqf as a medium for food security, the government needs to collaborate with waqf institutions and farmer groups as well as waqf institutions need to improve their professionalism.

Mosque-Based Integrated Community Empowerment Model

Widiyanto bin Mislan Cokrohadisumarto, Yuli Indah Sari — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to develop Indonesia's mosque-based integrated community empowerment model. The model collaboration defined the mosque as a place of productive empowerment to overcome poverty in Indonesia. This study used a qualitative approach that began with a literature study to get research direction and then continued with FGD activities with (1) takmir or administrator of the mosque from the Indonesian Mosque Council or Dewan Masjid Indonesia (DMI), (2) managers of the Amil Zakat Infaq and Sadaqah Insititute or Lembaga Amal, Zakat, Infaq, dan Sedekah (LAZIS), (3) religious leaders or ulama, and (4) academician (who have expertise in Islamic economics and finance, management, and information technology). Based on the study, a model that optimally empowers mosque-based communities (to help solve poverty problems in society around the mosque), it is necessary to have integrated the mosque involvement from many parties such as government, DMI, Aghniya, LAZIS, religious leaders, universities, and mosque. This research makes a valuable contribution by employing a holistic and integrated approach to address poverty-related issues while simultaneously strengthening the role of mosques as productive empowerment centres. It combines elements of Islamic economics, management, and information technology.