Islamic philanthropy and the private sector in Indonesia

This paper investigates the increasing involvement of the private sector in social welfare activities in Indonesia, specifically analyzing the practice of zakat among Muslim businessmen. It highlights the recent trend of establishing zakat agencies within private companies, which have emerged as new players in Indonesia’s rapidly expanding zakat sector. The study delves into the motivating forces behind these corporate zakat collectors, the religious ideas used to mobilize charity from Muslim workers, and how these concepts are interpreted and implemented within private companies. It argues that the introduction of corporate zakat signifies the dynamic Islamization of Indonesia’s private sector.