"Combating poverty is also a primary goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 program by the United Nations (UN). The philanthropic institution Dompet Dhuafa believes that poverty is not only a matter of lack of money or income, but also a matter of lack of access to clean drinking water, access to healthcare, access to medication, shelter, and food shortage."

Then, they do not have opportunities in various aspects, vulnerable to violations of human dignity, lack of resources so they cannot participate in society, no access to credit, no land to grow food, insecurity, and vulnerable to violence. In the midst of these 'miseries', zakat can be a glimmer of hope and a solution for the community experiencing these problems.

Apart from the above verse, there are still 26 other verses in the Quran that mention zakat being associated with prayer. These verses reinforce the narrative that Islam does indeed teach peace and compassion towards others. With zakat, the poor and needy can be helped, so that their lives can be more prosperous. Zakat has the potential to eradicate hunger and poverty, but how can this be achieved?

The way is not only about giving to those in need, but also channeling funds to development programs that will help the underprivileged community become more independent and prosperous. Dompet Dhuafa has programs and services in five pillars, namely health, education, social, cultural, preaching, and economy.