TRANSFORMING THE MENTALITY OF POVERTY INTO PHILANTHROPY THROUGH ZAKAT
Abstract
Poverty is one of the chronic and complex social issues that has long been a concern in Indonesia. On the other hand, the phenomenon of "rich people feeling poor" also significantly contributes to worsening this problem. This study aims to formulate effective strategies within Islamic education to transform the poverty mentality into a philanthropic mindset. Employing the Arksey and O'Malley scoping review approach, this research emphasizes transparency and reliability in its findings through several stages: (1) formulating the research question, (2) selecting relevant studies, (3) mapping key data, and (4) compiling and reporting the results. The findings reveal that Islamic education plays a crucial role in transforming the poverty mentality by instilling values of independence, moral responsibility, and social solidarity. More importantly, Islamic education serves as a bridge to philanthropy by integrating religious teachings with ethical economic behavior. It promotes the practice of zakat, waqf, and other philanthropic acts not only as religious obligations but also as instruments of social justice and wealth redistribution. Through this integration, Islamic education fosters a culture of giving, empowers communities, and reduces socioeconomic gaps. The spiritual and moral values embedded in the educational process inspire individuals to actively contribute to collective welfare, making philanthropy a sustainable strategy in alleviating poverty rooted in mindset and social structure.
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