Hexa-Helix-Based Integration of Zakat and Waqf in Strengthening the Regional Sharia Economic Ecosystem: Implications for Maqāṣid al-Sharī‘ah and the SDGs

Minati Maulida; R. Nia Marotina

doi:10.35671/judex.v2i1.164

Authors

Minati Maulida Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam (STAI) Ki Ageng Pekalongan, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0887-5093
R. Nia Marotina Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam (STAI) Ki Ageng Pekalongan, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7362-9761

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35671/judex.v2i1.164

Keywords:

Zakat, Waqf, Hexa-Helix, Maqāṣid al-Sharī‘ah, SDGs

Abstract

Strengthening the regional Islamic economic ecosystem is one of the key strategies for achieving inclusive, equitable, and sustainable development. Zakat and waqf play a strategic role as Islamic social finance instruments capable of supporting wealth redistribution, community economic empowerment, and the development of productive assets. However, the management of these two instruments still faces various challenges, such as low program integration, limited institutional synergy, and suboptimal collaboration among stakeholders. This study aims to analyze the integration of zakat and waqf based on the Hexa-Helix model in strengthening the regional Islamic economic ecosystem, as well as its implications for achieving the Maqāṣid al-Sharī‘ah and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The study employs a qualitative approach using the library research method. Data were obtained from various literature sources, including books, scientific articles, institutional reports, and relevant policy documents, and were then analyzed using descriptive-qualitative content analysis techniques. The results of the study indicate that the integration of zakat and waqf through the Hexa-Helix approach, which involves the government, zakat institutions, waqf trustees, universities, the halal business sector, and the community is capable of creating a more collaborative, effective, and sustainable governance framework. This integration contributes to the realization of the Maqāṣid al-Sharī‘ah specifically regarding the protection of religion, life, intellect, lineage, and property, and supports the achievement of the SDGs, particularly poverty eradication, improving the quality of education, inclusive economic growth, reducing inequality, and strengthening development partnerships.

Author Biographies

Minati Maulida, Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam (STAI) Ki Ageng Pekalongan, Indonesia

Lecturer, Department of Islamic Economics, Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam (STAI) Ki Ageng Pekalongan, Indonesia.

R. Nia Marotina, Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam (STAI) Ki Ageng Pekalongan, Indonesia

Lecturer, Department of Islamic Economics, Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam (STAI) Ki Ageng Pekalongan, Indonesia.

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