Relations Between Muslim Community and Government About ZISWAF Management in West Java, Indonesia

Abstract

This article aims to understand the relationship between the muslim community and the government about ZISWAF management. This study was conducted in West Java, Indonesia by utilizing a qualitative approach with secondary data and FGD (Focus Group Discussion). This study finds that first, the role of civil society and government in managing zakat can be carried out actively and coordinatively. The role of government lies in providing political legitimacy and providing data in the development of zakat, while civil society zakat management institutions act as executives in collecting and managing zakat. Second, the social relations are not built in competitive, but rather coordinative and complementary relationships. Third, government and muslim community are still more oriented towards their collection rather than their utilization. The conclusion of this study is that the relationship between the muslim community and the government in growing the ZISWAF Movement is still not massive and synergistic, especially in terms of utilizing ZISWAF.