EMPOWERING MUSTAHIQ THROUGH ZAKAT: THE ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL CHARACTERISTICS AND MENTORING IN BUSINESS SUCCESS AND WELL-BEING
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22373/aiszawa.v2i1.9765Keywords:
Zakat, Mustahik, Entrepreneurship, Mentoring, WelfareAbstract
Zakat has great potential not only as an instrument of worship, but also as a transformative force capable of lifting the mustahik from dependence to economic independence. This study examines the role of zakat empowerment, entrepreneurial characteristics, and mentoring in contributing to business success and their impact on the welfare of mustahik in Aceh Province, Indonesia. As a region that integrates Sharia values into its socio-economic life, this research employed a quantitative approach, collecting primary data through questionnaires distributed to 120 beneficiaries. Path analysis was used to trace direct and indirect relationships between variables. The results indicate that the three main factors of zakat empowerment, entrepreneurial character, and mentoring have a significant influence on business success. This success, in turn, positively impacts the improvement of beneficiaries' well-being. These findings confirm that effective empowerment does not solely depend on financial assistance but also on strengthening individual capacity and sustained mentoring. The practical implications of these findings suggest that a holistic zakat empowerment model, which combines spiritual values, character building, and technical support, is the most relevant approach in promoting sustainable and meaningful social change for the lives of mustahik. Additionally, zakat institutions, particularly in sharia-based regions, should strengthen empowerment programmes that are not only charitable but also transformational.
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