Jakarta, October 7, 2025 — The Sharia Economics Study Program (PSEI) of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta held a National Seminar on the Dissemination of the Judicial Review Decision of Law Number 23 of 2011 concerning Zakat Management on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. This event was a collaboration between PSEI FEB UIN Jakarta and the Zakat Forum (FOZ), featuring various speakers from legislators, the Ministry of Religious Affairs, zakat activists and practitioners, the Ombudsman, and academics.
In his speech, the Dean of FEB UIN Jakarta, Prof. Dr. Ibnu Qizam, expressed his highest appreciation for the implementation of this event. According to him, this national seminar is an important step for the academic world to participate in overseeing the revision process of Law No. 23 of 2011, while also strengthening the effectiveness of national zakat governance.
“Collaboration between universities and zakat stakeholders is very important so that the resulting regulations are not only ideal normatively, but also effective in implementation,” he said.
Meanwhile, Dr. K.H. Maman Imanul Haq, a member of Commission VIII of the Indonesian House of Representatives, said in his opening speech that the Judicial Review decision of the Constitutional Court (MK) opened up wider public participation in the revision of the Zakat Law.

“This revision must be carried out within two years in accordance with the Constitutional Court's decision. We hope that the new law will strengthen zakat management institutions and build synergy so that zakat funds will have a real impact on the economy of the people,” he said.
He also emphasized the importance of utilizing technology in zakat management. "Discussions about zakat should not stop at the religious level, but must also enter the realm of the digital economy. Technology such as blockchain can increase transparency and accountability," he added.
In his keynote speech, Prof. Dr. Waryono Abdul Ghafur, Director of Zakat and Waqf Empowerment at the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs, emphasized that the future revision of the Zakat Law must strengthen the governance of zakat management institutions. "There needs to be clarity of function between regulators, supervisors, and operators so that it is not centralized in one institution. Equality among zakat management institutions must also be maintained," he explained.
The national seminar session, which was packaged in the form of a talk show, was moderated by Ali Rama, Ph.D., Head of the Sharia Economics Study Program at FEB UIN Jakarta. In his introduction, he emphasized the importance of understanding the contents of the lawsuit, the results of the Constitutional Court's decision, and strategic steps to improve national zakat governance.

The speakers in the discussion session included Prof. Amelia Fauzia, Ph.D., who explained that the zakat management models in various countries are divided into three main patterns: fully managed by civil society, fully managed by the state, and a hybrid model (a combination of the two). “The revision of the Zakat Law should strengthen the role of civil society, not limit it,” she said.
Ahmad Shobirin from the Indonesian Ombudsman highlighted a number of cases of zakat misuse in regions caused by an overly centralistic system. Meanwhile, Ibnu Tsani and Barman Wahidatan, as parties requesting a judicial review to the Constitutional Court, emphasized the importance of equality between the National Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) and the Zakat Institution (LAZ).
"LAZ should not be positioned as an auxiliary institution to BAZNAS. The two institutions must be equal and not subordinate to each other. In addition, the functions of regulator and supervisor should not be held by an institution that also acts as an operator," they explained.
The event, which took place in the Theater Room on the 5th floor of the Faculty of Economics and Business at UIN Jakarta, was attended by more than 150 participants, consisting of students, academics, activists, and zakat practitioners from various institutions. This seminar is expected to serve as an important platform to strengthen synergy between academics, policymakers, and zakat institutions in promoting national zakat governance that is more equitable, transparent, and has a broad impact on the welfare of the community (AR).