Limited public understanding of zakat, inadequate institutional governance, uneven adoption of digital technology

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Sourced from the recommendations and stated research gap and stated challenges of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

• The Mediating Role of Blockchain Technology in Improving the Determinants of Trust in Zakat Institutions (2026) · International Journal of Islamic Finance and Sustainable Development · doi

  Based on the findings, the following recommendations are made: 1. Integrate blockchain solutions into zakat management systems to enhance transparency and trust. 2. Strengthen institutional practices, including disclosure, service delivery, and reporting mechanisms. 3. Collaborate with blockchain experts to ensure secure, effective and Sharīʿah-compliant implementation. 4. Increase zakat payer awareness through structured training, outreach programmes and digital literacy initiatives. 5. Implement regulatory support that mandates digital audit trails and periodic technological audits for zakat institutions.

  generalrecommendations
  Keywords: zakat blockchain digital based following recommendations made integrate solutions management systems enhance transparency trust strengthen
• Implementation of BAZNAS Regulation No. 2/2016 in the Collection of Zakat, Infak and Sadaqah (ZIS) by the Zakat Collector Unit (2026) · ALSYS · doi

  There is a need to improve institutional capacity and coordinated governance to strengthen the implementation of the regulation. There is a need to promote digitalization and the active participation of civil servants to serve as enabling factors that strengthen the implementation process. There is a need to promote context-sensitive public engagement to promote sustainable zakat governance.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there need improve institutional capacity coordinated governance strengthen
• Revitalisasi Pengelolaan Zakat sebagai Instrumen Pemberdayaan Ekonomi dan Pengentasan Kemiskinan Berkelanjutan dalam Perspektif Ekonomi Syariah (2026) · Islamic Economics and Finance Journal · doi

  The study identifies a research gap in the existing literature on zakat management, which has not yet fully explored the potential of zakat as an instrument for economic empowerment and sustainable poverty alleviation. It also highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to zakat management that involves strengthening institutional governance, implementing good governance principles, developing digital zakat services, expanding productive zakat programs, and improving the capacity and professionalism of amil.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies research gap existing literature zakat management
• Revitalisasi Pengelolaan Zakat sebagai Instrumen Pemberdayaan Ekonomi dan Pengentasan Kemiskinan Berkelanjutan dalam Perspektif Ekonomi Syariah (2026) · Islamic Economics and Finance Journal · doi

  Limited public understanding of zakat, inadequate institutional governance, uneven adoption of digital technology, and distribution practices that still focus largely on meeting immediate consumption needs. The study also identifies the challenge of aligning zakat management with the principles of maqoṣid al-syariah and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: limited public understanding zakat inadequate institutional governance uneven

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