Implementation of Zakat Fitrah Distribution in Tlogosari Village, Semarang City

Abstract

Firstly, this study aims to identify and analyze the process of distributing Zakat Fitrah in Tlogosari Village, including the mechanism for collecting, managing, and distributing Zakat. In this context, research will explore the successes and challenges faced by related institutions in carrying out their duties in distributing Zakat Fitrah to the rightful recipients. Secondly, this study aims to understand the perspective of the Tlogosari village community regarding Zakat Fitrah. In this study, a qualitative research method was used by combining several data collection techniques. The techniques used include direct observation, interviews with respondents, and searching for relevant sources and literature. In addition, photo documentation was also carried out to enrich the data collected. This research was conducted from April to July 2023. The number of respondents in this study was 29 people, consisting of the Village Secretary, Imam, Khatib, 5 Amil, and Marbot Masjid, as well as 20 heads of families living in Tlogosari village. There are two findings that can be concluded from this study. First, based on Islamic law, the implementation of the distribution of zakat fitrah in Tlogosari Village, Semarang City, has been successful and is in accordance with Al-Qur'an Surah at-Taubah [9]:60 which explains the distribution of zakat fitrah Second, the people of Tlogosari village have a very good understanding of zakat fitrah, as reflected in the 27 respondents who are categorized as very understanding. This reflects positive knowledge about zakat. for the four asnaf, namely the poor, the needy, the mosque, and the amil. This research is new knowledge because there has never been any previous research that examines the implementation of the distribution of zakat fitrah in Tlogosari Village, Semarang City.