Pada dasarnya zakat bukanlah sekedar untuk memenuhi kebutuhan para mustahiq terutama fakir miskin yang bersifat konsumtif dalam suatu waktu tertentu, melainkan memberikan kesejahteraan dan kecukupan kepada para mustahik dengan cara mengurangi penyeba

1. Introduction 2. Theoretical Framework 2.1 Definition and Concept of Zakat 2.2 Historical Context of Zakat 2.3 Principles Guiding Zakat Distribution 3. Zakat and Social Welfare 3.1 Role in Reducing Poverty 3.2 Zakat Strategies for Empowerment 3.3 Comparison with Other Welfare Systems 4. Effective Zakat Distribution 4.1 Criteria for Identifying Mustahiq 4.2 Challenges in Zakat Distribution 4.3 Successful Models of Zakat Allocation 5. Economic Impact of Zakat 5.1 Contribution to GDP 5.2 Zakat and Economic Redistribution 5.3 Sustainable Development Through Zakat 6. Zakat's Role in Society 6.1 Community Building Initiatives 6.2 Promoting Social Justice 6.3 Zakat and Moral Obligations 7. Case Studies 7.1 Zakat in Southeast Asia 7.2 Innovative Approaches in Zakat Management 7.3 Comparative Analysis of Zakat Implementations 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Policy Makers 8.3 Future Research Directions

1. How can zakat strategies be optimized to not only address immediate consumption needs of mustahiq but also ensure long-term economic empowerment and reduction of poverty causes? 2. In what ways does the implementation of zakat across different regions and welfare systems influence community building and social justice, and what successful models can be identified?