Qur’anic Ethics Of Zakat In The Digital Age: A Hermeneutic Reconstruction Of Lazismu’s Philanthropic Model For Global Shared Prosperity
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This article examines the hermeneutic reconstruction of Qur’anic zakat ethics to reinforce LAZISMU’s philanthropic model amid digital transformation and aspirations for global shared prosperity. It arises from tensions between rapidly expanding technological infrastructures and the need for spiritually grounded zakat governance that safeguards amanah, justice, and human dignity. Although LAZISMU has pioneered digital innovations in fundraising, distribution, and accountability, these practices have not been systematically analyzed through an integrative Qur’anic framework connecting technological acceleration with the ethical principles of tathir, tanmiyah, and rahmah. Using a qualitative hermeneutic approach, the study interprets key Qur’anic verses on zakat and philanthropy, including QS At-Taubah 9:60, Al-Baqarah 2:177, and Al-Hadid 57:25, and juxtaposes them with empirical observations of LAZISMU’s programs, institutional documents, and digital platforms. The findings demonstrate that transformation of the zakat ecosystem becomes most effective when technology is conceptualized not merely as an instrument of efficiency, but as a medium for enacting Qur’anic moral agency, strengthening distributive justice, and cultivating translocal solidarity. The study concludes that a Qur’an-centered digital philanthropy paradigm provides a novel pathway for LAZISMU to develop a humane, connected, and accountable zakat institution oriented toward the future of prosperity.
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