Can Zakat Realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Abstract

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global agenda that aims to ensure that everyone benefits from sustainable development based on human rights that lead to social, economic and environmental development. It coincides with the Islamic requirements prescribed to meet the basic needs and interests of mankind as a whole. In line with that goal, this study is to see whether zakat can realize the achievement of the SDGs. This study uses a qualitative approach by using documentation and observation methods where various sources are studied to see the role and ability of zakat in realizing the goals of the SDGs. The findings found that zakat is one of the most important tools in achieving the goals of the SDGs and the researcher suggested that this study be used as a guide not only to the government, but also the next researcher in achieving the objectives and goals more effectively towards the SDGs.