The Ministry of Religious Affairs’ Role in Improving Mosque Imams’ Welfare

Authors

  • Abd. Mannang Doctoral Program (S3) Islamic Studies Postgraduate Program, Alauddin Islamic State University, Makassar, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30742/perspektif.v31i3.1040

Keywords:

Ministry of Religious Affairs, mosque imams, welfare

Abstract

This research is motivated by the structural gap between the strategic role of mosque imams in the religious life of society and the lack of formal state attention to their welfare. Although the Ministry of Religious Affairs institutionally holds the mandate to foster religious life, there is still no national policy that explicitly affirms the socio-economic rights of mosque imams The findings reveal that, despite a clear legal basis, the implementation of Ministry policies has not fully supported the economic well-being of mosque imams. Most imams still receive allowances below the regional minimum wage, with primary obstacles including budget constraints, weak inter-agency coordination, and the absence of standardized performance indicators. This study proposes an integrative policy model comprising four pillars: regulatory harmonization between Islamic and national law, sustainable financing through blended sources (state budget, local budget, and community-based funding), transparent governance supported by technology, and measurable key performance indicators (KPIs). This model is recommended as a foundation for national policy formulation to ensure a just, sustainable, and socially responsive system for mosque imam welfare in Indonesia.

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2026-09-10

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