Kemenag: Zakat Collections Reach IDR 44.6 Trillion, Cash Waqf Surpasses IDR 4.7 Trillion

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) has reported significant achievements in strengthening the religious philanthropy ecosystem, with zakat collections reaching IDR 44.6 trillion and cash waqf totaling IDR 4.7 trillion.

Kemenag Secretary-General Kamaruddin Amin announced these figures during the Two-Year Asta Cita Performance Agenda of Kemenag, Benefitting the Community, at the Ministry's office in Central Jakarta on Monday (13/10/2026).

"This year, zakat collections reached IDR 44.6 trillion. It is indeed a very large figure, and the cash waqf now totals IDR 4.7 trillion," Kamaruddin stated on Monday.

Kamaruddin explained that the cash waqf is invested, with the returns being distributed for community empowerment.

"The cash waqf is invested, and the investment returns are then allocated and shared with the community for their empowerment," he said.

In addition to cash waqf, Kemenag recorded 467,237 points of land waqf spread across various regions in Indonesia.

"The growth of waqf land assets in Indonesia averages between 4 to 7 percent, which is indeed very substantial," he remarked.

Aside from zakat and waqf, Kamaruddin noted contributions to philanthropy from various other religions.

Christian philanthropy is recorded at IDR 6.16 billion, Buddhism at IDR 11 billion, and Hinduism at IDR 3.17 billion.

"This represents a significant achievement in enhancing the quality or strengthening the philanthropy ecosystem," he said.

Kamaruddin also pointed out that the increase in collected funds indicates growing public trust and confidence in the philanthropy ecosystem.