THE REALIZATION OF RELIGIOUS MODERATION THROUGH THE ROLE OF RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTORS IN INCREASING ZAKAT AND WAQF LITERACY IN THE PEOPLE OF PROBOLINGGO CITY (CASE STUDY OF THE MINISTRY OF RELIGION OF PROBOLINGGO CITY)

Abstract

The Ministry of Religious Affairs as one of the pioneers of religious moderation, one of the nine keywords of religious moderation is realizing the benefit of the people, so through this study, researchers want to analyze the contribution of religious instructors in increasing literacy and identify supporting and inhibiting factors. Through a qualitative approach with a case study, the results show that religious instructors in Probolinggo City actively carry out community counseling and education activities, including close cooperation with educational institutions. Strengthening this cooperation mainly involves organizing activities in schools and educational institutions, integrating zakat and waqf literacy materials into the curriculum, and providing training to educators. In addition, religious instructors also utilize social media and information technology to reach a wider audience. Literacy campaigns through online platforms, digital content creation, and mobile application development are part of the effective strategies in building public awareness on zakat and waqf practices. Although the role of religious instructors has contributed positively, some constraints such as limited resources and persisting myths have become inhibiting factors. The strategy of strengthening cooperation with educational institutions and utilizing social media and information technology open up opportunities to overcome these obstacles. This study concludes that the role of religious instructors in Probolinggo City plays a crucial role in improving zakat and waqf literacy. By understanding the supporting and inhibiting factors, further strategies can be identified to strengthen the contribution of religious instructors in shaping people's understanding and practices related to zakat and waqf. With the active role of religious instructors in the city of Probolinggo, it is hoped that the Muslim community is truly aware of their obligation to pay zakat in order to transfer from muzakki to mustahik, so that mustahik can fulfill their needs to achieve prosperity.

Keywords: Religious Moderation, Literacy, Zakat, Waqf