Understanding Zakat as a Form of Women's Empowerment Through the Role of Fatayat NU in Jember Regency

Abstract

Understanding zakat in Islam is very important for everyone, especially
women. Where women have a vital role in the family, both as companions
to their husbands and also as educators for their future children. Literacy
and a good understanding of zakat is one factormuzakkiin making the
decision to pay zakat, whether zakat fitrah or zakat maal. Apart from that,
understanding zakat is also a symbol of empowerment because zakat is a
distribution of assets that can create prosperity and overcome poverty.
Determining the location in this research uses techniquespurposive area
namely at the NU Fatayat Organization at the Jember Regency Branch
Level. The technique for determining informants in this research uses
techniquespurposive sampling, then techniques for obtaining data from
informants use techniquessnowball sampling. Data collection techniques
were carried out using observation, interviews and documentation
techniques. Data validity checking techniques use extended participation,
increased persistence, and triangulation. Data analysis was carried out by
prior analysis in the field and analysis in the field. The research results
illustrate that Fatayat women have understood the concept of zakat in
general from their own perspective in terms of aspectsmuzakki,
mustahiqand institutional aspects. However, it is still felt that the
understanding of zakat maal needs to be further disseminated to the
community. The Fatayat NU organization plays a role in providing access,
awareness and participation regarding zakat to women. With the
existence of economic, social and da'wah structures, there is great
potential if education and understanding of zakat is used as an
empowerment program. So that in the end it can create a zakat literate
society.