Abstrak
<p><em>Zakat is a part of the discussion of Islamic economics. In the perspective of Islamic economics zakat has a very important role. Zakat has a strategic role in the fight against poverty or economic development. Zakat has an enormous influence in many respects human life, among which is the effect on the economy. Zakat is a tool that can be used to stabilize the economic life, zakat can strengthen economic solidarity among members of society, and ultimately will create economic stability. </em><em>In addition to containing the values of worship, </em><em>zakat</em><em> also contains socio-economic value to people's lives.</em><em></em></p><p><strong>Kata kunci:</strong><strong> </strong>zakat, perspektif, dan ilmu ekonomi Islam<em></em></p>