MANAGEMENT STRATEGY OF PROFESSIONAL ZAKAT FUNDS IN BAITUL MAL BANDA ACEH CITY

Abstract

Zakat profession is zakat that is issued from the salary earned by a person from his work and profession. Professional zakat or other zakat funds are a means of supporting community economic development. In zakat, it will create the nature of helping and contains elements of fulfilling individual obligations. This research aims to find out how the professional zakat fund management system at Baitul Mal Kota Banda Aceh, the professional zakat fund management strategy at Baitul Mal Kota Banda Aceh and to find out whether the professional zakat fund management strategy at Baitul Mal Kota Banda Aceh runs effectively. This research uses a qualitative method. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews with informants, consisting of amil zakat of Baitul Mal Banda Aceh City, academics, and muzakki of Baitul Mal Banda Aceh City. The results of this study indicate that the professional zakat fund management system carried out by Baitul Mal Banda Aceh City is through planning, implementation, and direct supervision of the community so that the data generated is effective. And the zakat management strategy is carried out through socialization and hearings to related agencies and institutions consisting of Bulog to conduct training or cooperation with BLK, PLN and others. Also, the management strategy that has been carried out is trustworthy and effective.