Nurul Hayat Research Articles

Strategic Management of Zakat Funds for Educational Initiatives: A Study at Amil Zakat Agency of�Nurul�Hayat

The Zakat, Infaq, and Sedekah (ZIS) funds hold significant potential in Indonesia for enhancing societal welfare, especially in the educational sector. However, the optimal utilization of these funds remains a challenge, with ensuring appropriate and effective usage being the primary concern. Therefore, conducting an in-depth study on the management of ZIS fund utilization in educational programs at the Amil Zakat Institution (LAZ) Nurul Hayat becomes essential to assess its professionalism in managing and distributing funds entrusted by donors. This research adopts a qualitative approach, focusing on LAZ Nurul Hayat in Semarang. Data collection methods involve interviews with LAZ Nurul Hayat officials and documentation based on relevant articles, journals, and research. Data processing encompasses editing, classification, data analysis, and conclusion stages. The findings reveal that LAZ Nurul Hayat has successfully implemented the management of zakat fund utilization, incorporating planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation in the educational sector.

Empowering Local Communities Through Zakat to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals

The Prosperous Village Livestock Program at LAZNAS Nurul Hayat Kediri City serves as a model for utilizing zakat to bolster local communities towards sustainable development goals. This qualitative case study employs document analysis, interviews, and field observations to delve into the efficacy of this program. Despite challenges in zakat fund administration and economic limitations, findings indicate its effectiveness in community empowerment through livestock company financing, training, and social network enhancement. This study uniquely focuses on zakat-driven empowerment to combat poverty and foster sustainable development at the grassroots level. By addressing the research problem of how zakat can be leveraged for long-term community development, it fills a critical gap in existing literature. Phenomenologically, the subject of this study encompasses individuals involved in or affected by the Prosperous Village Livestock Program, while the object is the empowerment process facilitated by zakat utilization.

Zakat Disbursement Efficiency for Accountability and Prevention of Zakat Misappropriation

This study aims to measure and analyze the efficiency of zakat distribution in Indonesia to achieve accountability and prevent zakat misappropriation. This study uses a desk study to collect data on zakat collection and distribution through the National Zakat Amil Agency (BAZNAS) and twenty-four Zakat Charity Institutions (LAZ) in Indonesia, with two indicators of ratio analysis: disbursement efficiency and cost efficiency. Disbursement efficiency is to see the zakat distribution efficiency level, and cost efficiency is to see the efficiency level of zakat management operational costs. The results show that almost all LAZs have been effective in distributing zakat, except Rumah Yatim Ar Rohman Indonesia (RYARI), with a ratio of 67% (fairly effective). The results of the operational cost efficiency ratio show that only four LAZs fall into the "within the limits of sharia provisions" category: RYARI, LAZIS Nahdlatul Ulama (LAZISNU), Nurul Hayat (NH), and Pesantren Islam Al Azhar (PIAA). This research is important to get a comprehensive picture of the efficiency of distributing zakat funds to BAZNAS and LAZ in Indonesia. This study contributes to policymakers, zakat management practitioners, and academics by increasing literacy in zakat management in an accountable manner and in the context of preventing zakat misappropriation

The Relationship between Parents' Knowledge of Dental and Oral Health and the Incidence of Dental Caries in Nurul Hayat Islamic Kindergarten School Children in Kapuk Village, Cengkareng District North Jakarta

Background Parents, especially mothers, have an important role in developing children's positive behavior towards dental and oral health. Parents' participation in maintaining children's dental and oral health can be implemented by paying attention to children's behavior regarding dental and oral health and children's eating patterns. Writing Objective: to determine the relationship of knowledge about oral and dental health with the incidence of dental caries in Islamic Kindergarten students at Nuruk Hayat, Kapuk Village, Cengkareng District, North Jakarta. Research Methods: The sample size in this study used a total side of 50 students of Nurul Hayat Islamic Kindergarten in Kapuk Village, Cengkareng District, North Jakarta. This study was to determine parents' knowledge about dental and oral health using a questionnaire conducted by interviewing parents and children of Nurul Hayat Islamic Kindergarten in Kapuk Village, Cengkareng District, North Jakarta. The data analysis used was univariate and bivariate analysis using the chi square test. Research Results The results showed that parents' knowledge of dental and oral health on the incidence of caries on the Chy-square test resulted in a P value of 0.00 <0.05, so the analysis was that there was a relationship between the history of parental knowledge about dental and oral health and the incidence of caries. The results of the OR calculation were 0.583, which means that the incidence of caries was 0.583 times lower with good parental knowledge about dental and oral health compared to parents with less knowledge (95% CI 0.362-0.941). Conclusions and Suggestions: It is hoped that the results of this study can be used as a reference for students about providing education to parents and children about oral and dental health.

BOARDING-BASED SCHOOL PROGRAM; INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO NOURISHING RELIGIOUS CHARACTER VALUES

The aim of this research was to describe the concept of the Islamic boarding school-based school program in instilling students' religious character values and to determine the implementation and evaluation of the Islamic boarding school-based school program in instilling students' religious character values. The research method used a qualitative approach with a case study type of research. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis used the Miles and Huberman model, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of this research were first, the Islamic boarding school-based school program is a program that integrates the curriculum in public schools with that in Islamic boarding schools which was launched by SMPN 2 Pasirian in collaboration with the Nurul Hayat Pasirian Islamic Boarding School. This program was a form of supporting and strengthening religious character education in students, especially regarding learning Islamic religious education (PAI). Second, this program was implemented from Monday to Thursday and during non-school hours, namely 13.00-15.00. The learning materials taught were reading and writing the Qur'an, memorizing short surahs, basic fiqh, and learning basic Arabic. Apart from that, the religious habituation model was also applied during school hours such as Duha prayers, reading Asmaul Husna or short surahs from the Al-Qur’an, giving alms in the form of money every Friday to be distributed to school students in need, and so on. Third, evaluate this program through three domains, namely the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains.

Implementasi Program Pendidikan Islam Berbasis Masjid di Sekolah

In the current era with various children's problems, one of which is children's loss of interest in entering the mosque and less interest in participating in activities at the mosque. Seeing this, all parties, including the government, parents, community, teachers and stakeholders, have a big obligation to overcome this problem. School is an educational institution that plays an active role in the implementation and application of religious education for children, therefore it is the desire of parents to have sons and daughters who are intelligent, pious, hafidz of the Koran and whose hearts are attached to the mosque. That is what inspired Laznas Nurul Hayat and the Khairunnas Education Foundation to present a new program, namely School in the Mosque. This research aims to determine the implementation process of the mosque-based Islamic education program at Khairunnas 2 Elementary School Surabaya and to find out what are the supporting and inhibiting factors for implementing the mosque-based Islamic education program at Khairunnas 2 Elementary School Surabaya. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The techniques used by researchers to collect data are observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis technique uses the Miles & Huberman model. The results of this research show that the Khairunnas Education Foundation is a foundation founded by LAZNAS Nurul Hayat which focuses on institutional service to the world of education in Indonesia. Founded in 2018 in Surabaya. Currently, Islamic education has developed at various levels of education starting from early childhood education (KB-TK), elementary school, middle school, high school and college (KEPQ). One of them is SD Khairunnas 2 Surabaya. SD Khairunnas 2 Surabaya has implemented a mosque-based Islamic education program and collaborates with the As-shobirin mosque and Al-haq mosque. The process of implementing the Islamic education program at SD Khairunnas 2 Surabaya can be influenced by four variables, namely: (1) communication, (2) resources, (3) disposition, and (4) bureaucratic structure. Keywords : Implementation, Islamic Education, Mosque-based.

The Role of the Nurul Hayat Gresik Amil Zakat Institute (Laz) in Empowering Rural Communities During the Covid-19 Pandemic

The spread of the pandemic-19 has resulted in the increasing of poor residents in Gresik Regency and East Java Province, up to 2021 (gresikkab.bps.go.id and jatim.bps.go.id). seeing the magnitude impact of the Covid-19 in all aspect, efforts are needed concrete solutions that can solve these problems in the form of empowerment village community (Aprilianto, et al, 2021). This problem requires support from institutions referred to Lembaga Amil Zakat (LAZ) Nurul Hayat (Rohmah, 2021). This institution is an that collect Zakat, Infaq, and Shadaqah (SIZ) funds f rom the community (muzakki) and redistributed to the community (mustahiq) according to islamic law. The purpose of this research is to find out of the role of Lembaga Amil Zakat Nurul Hayat Gresik institution in empowering village communities during the pandemic covid-19. This research is a descriptive qualitative techniques of taking the subject using purposive sampling. Data collection techniques from interviews, observations, and documentations. The results of this study indicate that the existance of LAZ Nurul Hayat Gresik empowerment program has made the community more advanced and developed in their socio-economic field, the village community feels that they have gained more scientific insight related to entrepreneurship practices. The empowerment program from LAZ Nurul Hayat: namely Ternak Desa Sejahtera (TDS) program, and Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) program.

Analisis Semiotika pada Puisi Ini Sandiwara Apa Karya Eka Nurul Hayat

Semiotic analysis of the poem "This is Sandiwara Apa" by Eka Nurul Hayat is discussed in this post. Aspects of the characteristics that appear in the poem are analyzed. Poetry is an expression of the soul through words that have aesthetic value, have an inner and physical structure, and have several indicators of both meaning and language. The bond between poetry and objects outside the work influences the interpretation and meaning of poetry in its totality. The study of poetry through semiotics introduces how poetry is studied and enjoys its characteristics. Semiotics helps master and build poetry so that it shares descriptions with readers. Therefore, mastering semiotics is very meaningful because language and semiotics are inseparable. In semiotic analysis, the writer reads and masters the contents of the work, then analyzes meaning making, hypograms, hermeneutics, and meaning making. The poem "This Is a Sandiwara Apa" by Eka Nurul Hayat has a close affinity with symbols and shares interpretations of everyday life. The poet gives a reflection about the meaning of not carrying out a disgraceful act by wearing a mask.

Optimalisasi Website Dalam Pelayanan Aqiqah Di Nurul Hayat Surabaya

This research was conducted to find out how to optimize the website in aqiqah services in Nurul Hayat Surabaya. This is because, now digital marketing, and e-commerce become one of the demands of technological advancements.In this study, researchers used qualitative descriptive research methods. This method is used to research in depth the optimization activities of the website in aqiqah services in Nurul Hayat Surabaya. Researchers use data collection techniques by conducting interviews, observations, and documentation. In this study, researchers have obtained the results that is. First, Aqiqah Nurul Hayat website applies the concept of userable. Thus, the type of website used is a commercial website with a simple, lightweight, and informative design. Second, Aqiqah Nurul Hayat uses survey methods to measure and know the effectiveness of the methods used. Third, Aqiqah Nurul Hayat prioritizes the use of SEO in the process of optimizing its website.

PENERAPAN ISAK NO. 35 TERHADAP LAPORAN KEUANGAN MASJID NURUL HAYAT LEWOLANG

This research is aimed to collect more empirical of ISAK No. 35 related to the Presentation of Financial Statements of Non-profit Oriented Entities at the Nurul Hayat Lewolang Mosque. Data collection techniques used descriptive qualitative methods with interviews, observations and documentation. The study used secondary and primary data. The study resulted in evidence that the financial statements of the Nurul Hayat Lewolang Mosque were not in line with ISAK No. 35. The financial report of the Nurul Hayat Lewolang Mosque which has been adjusted by ISAK No. 35 by classifying transactions, compiling general journals, transferring to ledgers, compiling trial balances. Finally resulted in an accounting process flow in the form of a Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Changes in Net Assets, and Statement of Cash Flows, as well as Notes to Financial Statements.

ANALISA PENGARUH TRANSPARANSI, KREDIBILITAS, PENGETAHUAN, RELIGIUSITAS TERHADAP MOTIVASI MEMBAYAR ZAKAT DENGAN TEKNOLOGI DIGITAL SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERATING DI LAZ NURUL HAYAT MEDAN

The motivation to pay zakat is to be willing to pay zakat by demanding incentives to pay it. Zakat is an obligation for Muslims to eradicate poverty and poverty in society and the ummah. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the variables of transparency, trust, knowledge, and religiosity on the motivation to pay zakat and the effect of the moderating variable of digital technology, as well as to determine the effect of the variables of transparency, trustworthiness, knowledge, and religiosity on motivation for the moderating variable of digital technology. on Zakat Payments at LAZ Nurul Hayat Medan. Significant effect on credibility, knowledge, religiosity, and motivation to pay zakat, up to 76.2%. Transparency, trustworthiness, knowledge, religiosity, and the level of moderation of digital technology have a huge impact on motivation to pay zakat up to 85.5%. The results of the significance test show that the variables of transparency, trust, knowledge, and religiosity have a significant and significant effect on the motivation to pay zakat. The moderating variable of digital technology can moderate religiosity about the motivation to pay zakat, but the moderating variable of digital technology is not able to moderate transparency, credibility, knowledge on motivation to pay zakat at LAZ Nurul Hayat Medan

Contextualization of Mustaḥiq Zakat at LAZNAS Nurul Hayat Surabaya

This paper discusses the contextualization of mustahiq zakat seen from the changes in its meanings which have expanded to riqâb, ghârim, sabîlillâh and ibn al-sabîl, while other meaning of mustaḥiq is relatively static such as faqîr, miskîn, 'âmil, mu' allaf. Practically, the concept of mustahiq zakat is contextualized by various zakat managers, one of which is Laznas (National Amil Zakat Institute) Nurul Hayat Surabaya. Mustaḥiq zakat which refers to the poor and âmil is contextualized according to the general meaning in classical and contemporary fiqh. While the mustahiq zakat of mu'allaf is contextualized to be limited to people who have converted to Islam, while the concept of mu'allaf in fiqh includes people who have not converted to Islam but have social potential and strength. The mustahiq zakat of riqâb, ghârim, sabîlillâh and ibn as-sabîl are contextualized widely beyond the meaning in fiqh generally. The contextualization of mustahiq zakat by Laznas Nurul Hayat shows that the benefit of humans (maṣâliḥ al-'ibâd) is the main consideration in zakat management, in addition to the contextualization of mustaḥiq zakat is proof that changes in situations, conditions, environment and socio-culture influence the changes in Islamic law. The conclusion in this paper uses the theory of change in Islamic law and uses a normative approach which aim to reveal the truth values ​​in the practice of zakat in society which can be actualized in the future.

The Effect of Transparency, Accountability, and Subjective Norms on Loyalty and Decisions of Muzakki

This study aims to acquire empirical evidence regarding transparency and accountability on muzakki loyalty through muzakki satisfaction. In addition, this study aims to obtain empirical evidence regarding the effect of transparency and accountability on muzakki decisions through the interest of muzakki. This research is quantitatively conducted where the respondents are 50 zakat payers (muzakki) registered at LAZ Nurul Hayat Tuban. The study uses the Partial Least Square – Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS software. The study results indicate that transparency affects the interest of muzakki in paying zakat, and the interest of muzakki in paying zakat affects the decision of muzakki to pay zakat. In addition, the study’s results also show that accountability affects muzakki satisfaction, and muzakki satisfaction affects muzakki loyalty. The research findings also provide new insights regarding the effect of subjective norms on muzakki’s interest and muzakki’s decision to pay zakat. The first implication of this research is that amil zakat institutions should pay attention to aspects of accountability to stakeholders, especially zakat payers (muzakki). The second implication is that the amil zakat institution should also pay attention to transparency to stakeholders, especially the zakat payers (muzakki). The third implication is that the amil zakat institution should continually educate the public regarding the responsibility to disburse zakat and its benefits for Muslims.

Pendayagunaan Zakat Untuk Pemberdayaan Pendidikan Melalui Program Genpres Pada Laz Nurul Hayat Gresik

This research aims to determine the utilization of zakat for educational empowerment through the genpres program (achievement generation) at Laz Nurul Hayat Gresik and to analyze the factors supporting and inhibiting the utilization of zakat for educational empowerment through the genpres program (achievement generation) at Laz Nurul Hayat Gresik. This research is a descriptive qualitative study using the interactive data analysis techniques of Miles and Huberman; namely, data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing, and SWOT analysis methods. Check the validity of the data using source triangulation and technical triangulation. The results showed that the utilization of zakat funds for the empowerment of the Genpres program was given in the form of educational scholarships every month amounting to Rp. 250,000 where they also receiving coaching in the form of Islamic mentoring, volunteerism, and entrepreneurship training. Rp. 250.000 where they also receive coaching in the from of islamic mentoring, volunteerism and entrepreneurship training. With the educational empowerment program through the Genpres program, it can reduce the number of children dropping out of school and increase student achievement motivation and social life, especially for orphans and poor people.

Model of Zakat Utilization in the Covid-19 Pandemic Era: Perspective of Maqashid Sharia

The Covid-19 pandemic brought significant changes in human social life. One of the most affected sectors is the economy. One of the financial institutions that can be used to alleviate poverty is zakat. This article aims to describe the utilization of zakat in East Java province and analyze it using the principles of Maqashid Sharia. This article is based on empirical research using a conceptual approach. Primary data was generated from interviews with Badan Amil Zakat East Java, Yayasan Dana Sosial Al-Falah Malang, Nurul Hayat Malang, and Baitul Mal Hidayatullah Malang. This study shows that zakat management institutions have distributed productive zakat. There are three models of the productive distribution of zakat: the provision of Business Capital, Revolving Funds, and scholarships. Productive management of zakat can be maximized through mentoring and monitoring the program. Assistance to mustahiq beneficiaries can improve the quality of religious knowledge, reason, and economic income as stated in maqashid syariah.

Peran dan Strategi Laznas Nurul Hayat Kantor Cabang Madiun dalam Mengentaskan Masalah Perekonomian

This study aims to examine the role and strategy of The Branch of LAZNAS Nurul Hayat based in Madiun that alleviating economic problems. In Islam, apart from being zakat, donations and alms are also effective solutions to poverty alleviation. Therefore we need zakat, infaq and alms management body that has a good management mechanism. It also has an optimal role in efforts to improve the economy of the community. The LAZNAS Nurul Hayat in Madiun formed in order to maximize zakat management and maximize the increase of the economy sector for the people in the Madiun area. The results of this study indicate that the existing zakat management mechanism of LAZNAS Nurul Hayat Madiun Branch is good enough. The role of zakat, infaq and alms is an effort to improve the economy for people in the Madiun area that form of consumptive assistance and productive assistance. Its implementation is based on Islamic law and law.

Service Quality, Product Quality, and Perception of Price for Consumer Satisfaction at Aqiqah Business

Consumer Satisfaction is an assessment of the features of a product or service that provides a level of pleasure to customers related to meeting customer consumption needs. Aqiqah Nurul Hayat has been serving aqiqah services since 2003 and already has more than 30 branches spread throughout Indonesia. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between price perception, service quality, and product quality to consumer satisfaction with aqiqah Nurul Hayat Malang Branch. The research location is at the office of Nurul Hayat Malang branch on Jl. S. Supriadi No. 7 Sukun. Sampling used the accidental sampling method, the respondents obtained were 73 people. The analytical method used in this study is Spearman's Correlation. The data used are primary data. The results obtained indicate that the perception of price, service quality, and product quality have a relationship with customer satisfaction Aqiqah Nurul Hayat Malang branch. The results of the analysis show that perceived price, service quality, and product quality have a strong relationship with customer satisfaction at the Aqiqah Nurul Hayat Malang branch. The recommendation given is to maintain customer satisfaction by continuing to maintain the quality of both services and products.

Analisis Pengelolaan Zakat, Infak, Dan Sedekah (ZIS) Untuk Meningkatkan Ekonomi Duafa (Studi Kasus di Lembaga Amil Zakat Nurul Hayat Cabang Medan )

This study aims to analyze the way LAZ Nurul Hayat collects ZIS funds and to analyze how the distribution of ZIS by Nurul Hayat in improving duafa economists, to analyze how the strategy carried out by LAZ Nurul Hayat in improving the economy of the poor. The research methodology is using the qualitative research with descriptive approach. Data collection techniques were carried out by in-depth interviews and documentation. The data analysis techniques are done by reducing, presenting data and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that how to collect Zakat, Infaq, Sedekah funds is in three ways, namely amil coming to the place of muzaki, muzaki transferring funds to Nurul Hayat and the last one is muzaki coming directly to Nurul Hayat's office. Efforts in the distribution of ZIS in Nurul Hayat were carried out by direct survey of mustahik who were programmed to be given assistance, by choosing two categories, which were worthy of special assistance and worthy of assistance. The strategy carried out by Nurul Hayat is by monitoring the development of business carried out by mustahik who are given ZIS funds by monitoring and guiding if there are difficulties in developing their business.

The Influence of Religiousity and Income on Zakat Awareness and Interest in Paying Zakat

Zakat given to mustahiq will play a role as a supporter of their economic improvement if it is consumed in productive activities. The utilization of productive zakat has a concept of careful planning and implementation, such as examining the causes of poverty, lack of working capital, and lack of employment opportunities. Therefore, zakat has a very strategic role in poverty alleviation efforts or economic development. This study is a descriptive quantitative study that examines the independent, dependent, and intervening variables related to the influence of religiousity and income on interest in paying directly and indirectly through zakat awareness of zakat. Located at LAZ Nurul Hayat Medan using as many as 100 mustahiq. The results of the research show that the variables of religiousity and income affect the interest in paying zakat directly or indirectly through zakat awareness at LAZ Nurul Hayat Medan.

Crashing Project Evaluation by Managing Allocation Resource and Cost using CPM-PERT and MS,Project in Nurul Hayat Mosque’s Renovation

The implementation of project management must be calculated based on time and cost estimation. One of the efficiency measures that can take is to accelerate. Time, cost, and quality are factors that must consider while making project acceleration. Project renovation in Nurul Hayat's room was chosen in this research because this project experienced delays in implementation. Delays occur due to a lack of available manpower. This delay will certainly have an impact on costs. The purpose of this research is to speed up time and get optimum costs while still paying attention to quality standards. By CPM-PERT approach, and the evaluation of project acceleration with Ms. Project, the results obtained are scheduling the initial completion of the mosque renovation which initially has an estimated 42 days with a normal total cost of 17,227,500, can be accelerated for 36 working days with additional processing costs of Rp. 70,000 and overtime costs of Rp. 1,635,000. The total cost is Rp 18,932,500
 Keyword: Crashing Project, CPM-PERT, Ms. Project