Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate the model of Amil Zakat Institution management in the health sector by identifying the problem and solution to achieve mustahik (zakat recipients) Welfare in Indonesia. Design/methodology/approach This study uses the Analytic Network Process method by using focus group discussion as well as interviews and surveys on ten respondents who are considered experts on the issue of empowering health programs by Zakat Institution. Findings This study’s findings indicate that health-related issues are the most significant challenges in empowering zakat within the health-care domain. The survey results reveal that accessing disaster-stricken areas, reaching pregnant women and children and the fact that the majority of zakat programs do not yet focus on health are ranked as the first to third issues, forming a consensus among the experts. From these identified problems, the solution is derived, emphasizing the need to enhance collaboration with disaster management agencies and implement programs in the health-care sector. Research limitations/implications This research implies that Amil Zakat institutions need to enhance zakat management in the health-care sector based on the existing challenges, particularly by adding health programs and optimizing partnerships with zakat amil institutions, including collaboration with disaster management agencies. However, this study is limited by the relatively small number of expert respondents (n = 10) and the qualitative nature of the Analytic Network Process approach, which may limit the generalizability of the findings. Practical implications This study suggests that zakat institutions can improve their health programs by collaborating with accidental service organizations, adopting technology, building capacity, providing access to remote locations and offering structured health services to distribute zakat flexibly and responsively. Social implications Integrating zakat into health services can improve social justice, increase zakat funding for health and strengthen community resilience to disasters. In addition, this study supports SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being). Originality/value This study addresses the evaluation on the model of zakat management in the health sector which still rarely carried out by previous study. Health can have an impact on other activities, especially in achieving maqashid sharia and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).
Herianingrum et al. (Tue,) studied this question.