On August 27, 2025In the framework of his institutional visit to Indonesia, the Rector of the Al-Andalusia Islamic University of Spain, Sh. Mohammad Idrissiwas received by the directors of Badan Amil Zakat Nasional (BAZNAS)the national institution responsible for the collection and distribution of the Zakah in the country.

To know the experience and share lessons learned

The meeting provided an opportunity to present the academic and community work of Al-Andalusia and, at the same time, to learn about BAZNAS's extensive experience in the large-scale Zakah management. The conversation addressed key issues such as governance models, transparency, social impact and mechanisms to ensure that Zakah effectively reaches those who need it most.

BAZNAS managers shared the challenges and lessons learned from managing one of the pillars of Islam in a country with one of the world's highest rates of unemployment. largest Muslim communities in the world.

Zakah as a collective responsibility

During the dialogue, the value of Zakah was emphasized not only as a religious obligation, but also as a a tool for social justice, dignity and community cohesion. The exchange provided an opportunity to reflect on the role that educational and religious institutions can play in raising awareness, understanding and proper management of this pillar, especially in socially and legally diverse contexts.

The BAZNAS experience was evaluated as a referent from which to draw lessons applicable to other environments where the institutionalization of Zakah is still under development.

Learning from those who have served for decades

Beyond the technical aspects, the meeting was marked by an atmosphere of respect, listening and mutual learning. Getting to know closely the work of institutions with a long history of service to the community allows us to broaden our vision and enrich our own projects.

This approach to BAZNAS opens a space for reflection and possible future collaborations around a responsibility that remains essential to the well-being and dignity of the Muslim community, anywhere in the world.