The Role of Zakat and Waqf in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Abstract

The enormous potential of zakat and waqf in Indonesia can encourage and improve a sustainable development goals especially economy development. This study not only discuses zakat but also discusses waqf and its roles. Both zakat and waqf have characteristics that each other has a role in economic progress. The synergy of zakat and waqf has many benefits for the ummah and the country. So, this study aimed to explain and identify conceptual the role of zakat and waqf in sustainable development goals. And the method used in this study is qualitative approach by literature and documentation. The results showed that both zakat and waqf have an important role in the economy of society, which is zakat can guarantee the basic needs of society and waqf can increase the level of social welfare.