Sharia Governance in Conflict-Affected Zakat Management at LAZISMU Sudan
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https://doi.org/10.21070/perisai.v10i2.2062Keywords:
Sharia Governance, Zakat Management, Conflict-Affected Areas, Islamic Philanthropy, LAZISMU SudanAbstract
General Background: Zakat management in conflict-affected areas requires Islamic philanthropic institutions to maintain sharia compliance while responding to security, financial, and operational uncertainties. Specific Background: LAZISMU Sudan manages zakat funds amid security instability, restricted mobility, currency fluctuations, inflation, and difficulties in accessing reliable information for beneficiary distribution. Knowledge Gap: Previous studies have primarily examined zakat governance in relatively stable institutional environments, leaving limited empirical evidence on sharia governance practices among diaspora zakat institutions operating in conflict settings. Aims: This study describes the challenges and practices of sharia governance in zakat management at LAZISMU Sudan, particularly in maintaining trust, transparency, accountability, and distribution accuracy. Results: Using a qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach, this study draws on semi-structured interviews with four LAZISMU Sudan personnel. The findings reveal that the institution responds to conflict-related challenges through adjustments to distribution locations and timing, financial reporting, receipts, activity documentation, consultation with LAZISMU Central, and collaboration with the Indonesian Embassy and local non-governmental organizations. These practices support personnel and beneficiary safety, donor trust, financial accountability, protection of the real value of zakat funds, and beneficiary verification. Novelty: This study identifies four characteristics of sharia governance in conflict settings: risk-sensitive trustworthiness, evidence-based accountability, real value-based fund control, and context-based institutional collaboration. Implications: Zakat institutions operating in conflict-affected areas need to integrate security risk assessment, financial monitoring, documented accountability, and local partnerships into their operational governance practices.
KEYWORDS : Sharia Governance, Zakat Management, Conflict-Affected Areas, Islamic Philanthropy, LAZISMU Sudan
Key Findings Highlights
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Distribution procedures are adjusted to address security risks and mobility restrictions.
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Financial statements, receipts, and activity documentation support donor trust and accountability.
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Institutional partnerships strengthen beneficiary verification, operational safety, and distribution accuracy.
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