Islamic Philanthropy as an Alternative for Financing Islamic Boarding School

Abstract

Islamic philanthropy is a strategic alternative for education funding to improve the quality of Education in Islamic boarding schools. This research aims to analyze the role of Islamic philanthropy in supporting financing to improve the quality of Islamic boarding school education. The method used is a literature review by reviewing literature from various relevant sources. The research results show that the potential for Islamic philanthropy in Indonesia is very large and can be optimized for various educational needs. Effective and transparent management of Islamic philanthropy in Islamic boarding schools contributes significantly to increasing accessibility, efficiency, and quality of education. However, several challenges such as low public literacy regarding Islamic philanthropy, lack of professional management, and lack of synergy between institutions need to be overcome to maximize its positive impact. This research emphasizes the importance of implementing innovative Islamic philanthropic management to ensure the sustainability and quality of education in Islamic boarding schools.