ISLAMIC PHILANTROPHY: POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGY POST COVID-19 (Comparative study of Buya Hamka and Quraish Shihab on surah ad-Dzariyat verse 19)

Abstract

One of the macroeconomic issues that is quite concerning, particularly during a pandemic, is poverty. As a result of Buya Hamka and Quraish Shihab's understanding of the issue of poverty brought on by the Covid-19 epidemic, this paper seeks to highlight the answers provided by Islamic philanthropy (ZISWAF). This study employs a descriptive qualitative research methodology along with library research and content analysis techniques. The study's findings indicate that, under the condition that money are managed in a consumptive and long-term productive manner, Islamic philanthropy can help the community combat the issue of poverty.