The Rector of Universitas Trunojoyo Madura (UTM), Dr. Safi’, S.H., M.H., accompanied by the Vice Rector III Surokim, S.Sos., S.H., M.Si, and the Dean of the Faculty of Islamic Studies (FKIS) Sofiyun Nahidloh, S.Ag., M.H.I, received a visit from the Chairman of the National Amil Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) of East Java Province, Prof. Dr. K.H. Ali Maschan Moesa, M.Si., along with his team, on Monday, July 8, 2024.

Located in Meeting Room 501 on the 5th floor of the Rectorate, Dr. Safi’, S.H., M.H. warmly welcomed the Head of BAZNAS East Java and his team to UTM. He also introduced the leaders present at the meeting, which was attended by Supriyanto, S.E., M.M. from the Academic and Student Affairs Bureau (BAK) and Ningwar, S.E., M.M. from the General Affairs and Human Resources Bureau (BUK).

Meanwhile, present were the Vice Chairman III of BAZNAS East Java, Dr. K.H. Muhammad Zakki, M.Si, the Vice Chairman IV of BAZNAS East Java, Dr. K.H. Husnul Khuluq, M.M., the Head of the Collection Division and Staff of SAI BAZNAS East Java, as well as the Management of the Zakat Collection Unit (UPZ) of UTM.

In the meeting, there was extensive discussion regarding the policies and implementation of professional zakat, given that UTM is a government institution. According to Presidential Instruction No. 3 of 2014, all civil servants are required to fulfill their zakat obligations through Baznas.

Dr. Safi’, S.H., M.H. stated that the collection of Zakat, Infaq, and Sadaqah (ZIS) at UTM has not yet reached its full potential and has not met the targets set. He mentioned that efforts will be made to revitalize and optimize the existing ZIS Collection Units (UPZ) as extensions of Baznas to enhance the effectiveness of ZIS collection at UTM.

"This meeting is primarily focused on coordination and collaboration. In essence, we already have a UPZ that acts as an extension of BAZNAS, but it has not yet been optimized. Therefore, revitalization is necessary to enhance the management of zakat, infak, and sadaqah funds for civil servants within government institutions, which have significant potential. It is hoped that we can optimize this going forward," he stated.

In the same session, the Chairman of BAZNAS Jatim, Prof. Dr. K.H. Ali Maschan Moesa, M.Si., stated that his purpose in visiting UTM was to deliver the government's mandate in accordance with Presidential Instruction No. 3/2014, which is a noble duty.

“We are here to carry out government duties. We hope that in the future, the collection of ZIS funds from UTM will be more optimal, so that 70% of the collected funds can assist sweepers, mosque caretakers, and students within the UTM environment,” he explained.