Book Publication

Optimization of National Zakat Index:
as a Catalyst for Regional Competitiveness in Sharia Economic Development

Publisher: Pusat Kajian Strategis BAZNAS

Book Size: 29.7cm x 21 cm (A4)

 

• Zakat is not merely a religious obligation; it is also a strategic instrument for strengthening the development of Indonesia’s Islamic economy. Through the development of the data-driven and measurable National Zakat Index (IZN), zakat can be mapped more comprehensively—encompassing performance, governance, and its contribution to societal welfare.

• This book examines the close relationship between the IZN and the Regional Competitiveness Index (IDSD), demonstrating how zakat can serve as a catalyst for enhancing local economic capacity, innovation, and the empowerment of mustahik (zakat beneficiaries). Drawing on empirical analysis, theoretical models, and policy recommendations, this work presents a clear picture of how zakat can be transformed into an engine of inclusive, equitable, and sustainable development.

• Intended for academics, zakat practitioners, policymakers, and the broader public, this book not only provides in-depth insight into the IZN but also offers new directions for optimizing zakat as a pillar of national competitiveness. It is our hope that this book will become an important reference for the future of zakat and Islamic economic development in Indonesia.