Abstract
One of the economic sectors affected during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia was Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), especially the culinary business, with a decline of 43.09%. However, not all culinary enterprises have experienced a decline in performance. For example, Wakaf Pro 99 Sinergi Foundation, a culinary business unit, has been able to boost profits since 2020. This research aims to comprehensively explore the capacity and accountability of non-profit institutions in operating Islamic philanthropy-based culinary businesses to deal with the economic crisis. This qualitative study draws upon contemporary sociologists’ works, such as Durkheim’s work on religion and social bonds, Tocqueville’s work on civil society and Bourdieu, Giddens and Foucault’s works on social reality. The current study results suggest that social practice with the basis of religion unintentionally produce a profitable waqf-based culinary business during the Covid-19 pandemic. The religious core values of this foundation are derived from the teachings of Islamic finance, which are encapsulated during decision-making and regular works. In developing human resources, the Sinergi Foundation instils the belief that “giving the best contribution” becomes a common value to strengthen and expand social solidarity for the community’s welfare. Collectively, this research contributes to designing the role of Islamic philanthropy-based funds in SMEs and generating input for stakeholders to develop effective and efficient post-COVID pandemic assistance programs.
Presenters
Muhamad Fadhil NurdinProfessor, Sociology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jawa Barat, Indonesia Bintarsih Sekarningrum
Gigin Basar
Lecturer, Sosial Wellfare, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jawa Barat, Indonesia Hadiyanto Rachim
Senior Lecturer, Sociology, Universitas Padjajaran, Jawa Barat, Indonesia Tofan R Zaky
Student, Phd Student, Universitas Padjajaran, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Religious Community and Socialization
KEYWORDS
RELIGION, ISLAM, COVID, SOCIAL
