Exploring Lived Experiences of Social Identity Transformation Among Productive Zakat Beneficiaries within the Muslim Community in Indonesia
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This study investigates how beneficiaries of productive zakat experience social identity transformation and empowerment. Using an interpretative phenomenological approach (IPA), in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 beneficiaries to capture their lived experiences. The thematic analysis revealed four key dimensions: rediscovering dignity, negotiating social identity, spiritual transformation, and building resilience. The findings show that productive zakat functions not only as financial support but also as a catalyst for personal and social transformation. This study contributes by emphasizing the psychosocial and spiritual aspects of zakat-based empowerment and offering insights for developing integrated empowerment models and future research on its long-term social impacts.
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