Poverty In Islam: Causes, Impacts, And Solutions Through Sharia Principles

Abstract

This study aims to explore the insights of poverty from an Islamic perspective, focusing on its causes, impacts, and strategies for overcoming it. Poverty is seen as a multi-dimensional problem that is not only related to the inability to meet basic needs, but also affects social, economic, and spiritual aspects. Through a qualitative approach and textual analysis of Islamic scriptures (the Qur'an, Sunnah, and Hadith), this study identifies that poverty in Islam is considered a structural problem that can harm morals, families, and society. Islam offers various solutions to overcome poverty, including zakat, sedekah, infak, and state responsibility. The results of the study indicate that poverty can be overcome through cooperation between individuals, society, and the government, by implementing the principles of social justice and sharia economics. The proposed policy recommendations include a holistic approach, sharia-based economic empowerment, and improvement of economic structures. This study is expected to contribute to the literature on poverty alleviation and become a reference for policy makers.