Characteristics of Islamic Philanthropy in Indonesia Perspective of the Syari^ah Economy Neneng Nurhasanah, Udin Saripudin, Nandang Ikhwanudin, Muhammad Rifqi Fathurrahman, Salma Nurul Fadhilah
Universitas Islam Bandung
Abstract
In 2022, the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) released Indonesia as the most benevolent country in the world. This achievement is not independent of the role and contribution of philanthropic institutions, including Islamic-based charities. Nevertheless, these achievements did^t come without problems, especially after the financial audit case in ACT some time ago. The case builds a paradigm in society that philanthropic institutions are not entirely a humanitarian movement. This has had a major impact on the way people view Islamic philanthropic institutions, thus lowering public confidence in philanthropic agencies. On the positive side of the event, the Islamic philanthropy institutions need to reaffirming the principles and characteristics of the institutions that are categorized as Islamic philanthropy in Indonesia, in order to improve service and accountability. The aim of this study is to describe the characteristics of Islamic philanthropic institutions in Indonesia and analyze their compatibility with the principles of syariah economics. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with a descriptive analytical approach. The conclusion of this research is that the characteristics of the management of Islamic philanthropy in Indonesia are responsiveness, carried out by institutions or individuals, less coordination, and abiding by the principle of caution. The principle of management of Islamic philanthropy in Indonesia is to have rules as guidelines for the implementation of philanthropy, to provide benefits both individually and generally, and to have responsible official management institutions. According to research findings, some institutions do not comply with the principles of sharia economy.
