The Influence of Productive Zakat on the Income Level of Mustahik of the Pekanbaru Makmur Program at the Pekanbaru City Basnas

Abstract

Poverty and income inequality demonstrate the importance of economic empowerment strategies through productive zakat. This study aims to analyze the effect of productive zakat on the income level of mustahik of the Pekanbaru Makmur Program at BAZNAS Pekanbaru City. The study uses a quantitative approach with a causality design. The population consists of 6,100 mustahik of MSMEs receiving the program in 2023–2025, with 98 respondents determined using the Taro Yamane formula and simple random sampling. Data were collected through a Likert scale questionnaire and documentation, then analyzed using SPSS 25 through validity, reliability, classical assumptions, simple linear regression, t-test, and coefficient of determination tests. The results show that productive zakat has a positive and significant effect on mustahik income, with a coefficient of 0.358, t = 36.448, and p < 0.001. The conclusion of the study shows that productive zakat plays a strong role in increasing mustahik income