Amid the challenges of national economic development and global economic dynamics, the Indonesian Association of Islamic Economists (IAEI) emphasizes that strengthening the sharia economic ecosystem requires not only innovation and cross-sector collaboration but also the tangible implementation of Islamic philanthropic values in community life. This commitment is realized through the IAEI Golf for Charity 2026 event, which combines strategic networking among Islamic economy stakeholders with social action through the Charity Program as a manifestation of the spirit of ta’awun (mutual cooperation) and care for others.
IAEI Chairman, Prof. Dr. Nasaruddin Umar, emphasized that the Islamic economy is a vast ecosystem designed to bring about social justice and the common good for all of society. Within this ecosystem, the Islamic philanthropy sector—through zakat, infak, sedekah, and wakaf (ZISWAF)—plays a strategic role as an instrument for the equitable distribution of prosperity and as a socioeconomic safety net for the Muslim community.
According to him, the Islamic economy is not merely about Islamic banking or the halal industry, but rather an ecosystem aimed at realizing equitable prosperity for the entire community. Within this ecosystem, zakat, infak, sedekah, and wakaf serve as vital instruments for strengthening social solidarity and fostering the common good.
“What the IAEI is doing through ‘Golf for Charity’ is a concrete example of how collaboration among stakeholders can optimize religious social funds to provide direct benefits to the community, especially for orphaned children,” said the Chairman.
The Chairman also added that the success of Islamic economic development cannot be achieved by a single party alone. Strong synergy among academics, regulators, practitioners, industry players, and the community serves as the primary foundation for accelerating the realization of an inclusive, competitive, and sustainable Islamic economic ecosystem.
“IAEI will continue to support every effort that advances Indonesia’s Islamic economy. We believe that through strong collaboration among academics, practitioners, government officials, industry players, and all stakeholders, we will not only be able to strengthen the national Islamic economic ecosystem but also accelerate the realization of Indonesia’s vision as one of the world’s leading centers for the Islamic economy.”
IAEI Golf for Charity is not merely a sporting event or a forum for professional networking, but rather the transformation of an activity into an Islamic philanthropic movement that brings tangible benefits to society. The Islamic economy must be understood as an ecosystem that not only drives economic growth but also fosters justice, strengthens social solidarity, and brings welfare to the community.
