Strategy of Dakwah in Empowering the People: a Thematic Review of the Quran

Abstract

This paper examines the strategy of da'wah in empowering the community by thematically examining the verses of the Qur'an. The background of this study is based on the social reality in Indonesia, where by the end of 2022 the poverty rate has increased to 10.25 percent or around 27.54 million people. This phenomenon shows a gap between Islamic teachings that emphasize worldly and afterlife welfare, with the real conditions of some people who still face unemployment, hunger, and increasing crime rates. This study uses a qualitative method with a library research approach, focusing on tracing the verses of the Qur'an related to the principles of empowerment. The results of the study show that the strategy of da'wah in empowering the community is reflected in various verses that emphasize the importance of fostering community skills, instilling values ​​of independence, and optimizing the potential of zakat, infaq, waqf, and alms. These three aspects are the conceptual foundations in the Qur'an that encourage people to escape dependence, strengthen economic potential, and create sustainable independence. Efficient and professional management of social funds is considered a relevant and effective da'wah strategy in improving the welfare of the community and realizing social justice.