THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ZAKAT INFAK AND ALMS IN IMPROVING COMMUNITY WELFARE

Abstract

The potential for zakat, infaq, and alms in Indonesia has a high chance of reducing poverty. The
distribution of ZIS funds must be carried out with the principle of justice. Giving evenly to individuals in
need can improve the quality of life of the community. This research aims to understand the contribution
of zakat, infaq, and alms in improving community welfare. The method used by the researcher is
qualitative research. The data collection is a literature study taken from scientific journals, articles, and
sources from the internet. The results of the study show that the most ZIS funds are distributed to the poor.
This shows that ZIS plays a very important role in reducing poverty. In addition, ZIS funds are used to
maintain the five concepts of benefits in sharia maqashid. If these five concepts are fulfilled, it will
provide social welfare.