Digital Waqf Management and Community Economic Empowerment: Challenges and Opportunities in Pekalongan, Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.28918/sahmiyya.v5i1.05Abstract
Waqf institutions have significant potential to support community economic empowerment, particularly through productive waqf programs and digital-based financial management. However, many waqf institutions in Indonesia still face challenges related to low public literacy, limited technological adaptation, and lack of transparency in waqf management. This study aims to analyze the challenges and opportunities of digital waqf management in supporting community economic empowerment in Pekalongan, Indonesia. This research employed a qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews, field observations, and document analysis. The study involved several waqf institutions, waqf beneficiaries, and community leaders in Pekalongan. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify major issues related to digital transformation, productive waqf management, and institutional governance. The findings indicate that most waqf institutions still rely on conventional management practices, while the adoption of digital technology remains limited. Low public understanding of productive and cash waqf also affects community participation in waqf programs. Nevertheless, several institutions have begun utilizing digital fundraising platforms, which contribute to increasing donor participation and expanding public access to waqf services. In addition, productive waqf programs have shown positive impacts on small business development and community welfare. This study concludes that strengthening digital literacy, improving institutional transparency, and developing collaborative digital platforms are essential strategies to optimize the role of waqf institutions in community economic empowerment. The research also highlights the importance of collaboration between waqf institutions, universities, and local governments to support sustainable digital waqf management in the digital era.
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