Analysis of Problems Collecting Zakat Funds in Zakat Amil Institution (LAZ) Yogyakarta Special Region

Abstract

As a province with a majority Muslim population, the Yogyakarta Special Region plays an
active role in collecting, managing, and distributing zakat funds to alleviate poverty. However,
the amount of zakat funds collected is not commensurate with its potential. This research aims
to analyze priority problems, solutions, and strategies in the problem of optimizing the
collection of zakat funds carried out by the Amil Zakat Institution (LAZ) in DIY from various
aspects. This research uses a mixed method type of research which combines qualitative and
quantitative research with data analysis techniques using the Analytic Network Process (ANP)
method with the help of Super Decisions software. The data sources in this research are
primary data and secondary data which include interviews, questionnaire distribution, and
document techniques. Sampling in this study used a purposive sampling method by taking six
informants consisting of one expert and five zakat practitioners in DIY to formulate priorities
in the problem areas, solutions, and strategies for three aspects, namely government, LAZ, and
society. The research results show that the priority problem from the government aspect is
grand design or strategic planning. Meanwhile, the priority problem in the LAZ aspect is the
professionalization of LAZ and the priority problem in society is community intensity. The
priority solutions from the government, LAZ, and community aspects are, respectively,
standardization of reporting, promotion, and socialization of zakat, and public knowledge.
The strategic priorities that need to be carried out sequentially are regulations, facilities, and
institutional standardization. This research shows that there is a need for regional regulations
governing zakat in DIY, improving amil performance, and increasing public knowledge about
zakat.