Zakat Effects on Mustahiq Happiness

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of empowerment of zakat to happiness mustahiq on Lazis Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta. Analysis of the data using data analysis techniques Weighted Least Squares (WLS). The results of this study indicate that the variable utilization of Zakat funds proved to have a positive and significant impact on mustahiq happiness. Empowerment of zakat fund variable contribution towards happiness mustahiq by 20.69%. The study also explains that the level of happiness felt by mustahiq Lazis Muhamamadiyah higher than the non-poor recipients of zakat funds from the calculation of the equation. Keywords—zakat, empowerment, happiness