Baznas partners with Ministry of Hajj to promote domestic Hajj 'Dam' implementation for 2027
The National Board of Zakat (Baznas) of the Republic of Indonesia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, is strengthening synergy to optimise the potential and management of Hajj ‘dam’ implementation in Indonesia, including opportunities to utilise ‘dam’ meat for those in need.
Sodik highlighted the significant potential of ‘dam’ from Indonesian Hajj pilgrims, noting that if it can be executed within the country, it would yield a broader positive impact. He stated that Baznas is prepared to facilitate the fulfilment of Hajj ‘dam’ in Indonesia.
“If required, we will form a Sharia committee to prepare for the implementation of Hajj ‘dam’ in Indonesia. Thus, if permission is granted to perform ‘dam’ slaughtering in Indonesia, it will certainly be very helpful and the benefits can be much greater,” Sodik said in a statement in Jakarta on Thursday.
Furthermore, Rizaludin Kurniawan, Head of Baznas RI for Mobilisation and Collection, conveyed that in addition to performing ‘dam’ in Indonesia, Baznas is ready to receive ‘dam’ meat that has been processed in Saudi Arabia to be canned and distributed through the Baznas network across various regions.
If this scheme can be realised, he said, the processed and packaged ‘dam’ meat could reach approximately 4 to 5 million cans. This volume is considered to have the potential to provide immense benefits, particularly for disaster-affected communities and recipients of nutritional improvement programmes.
“Baznas’ position is to be ready to receive such processed meat to be canned and distributed to disaster victims as well as for nutrition improvement (stunting) programmes in Indonesia,” he said.
He noted that the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) currently operates under existing fatwas; however, there is a need to review the methodology used for legal determination.
As stated by the MUI side, Irfan remarked that a fatwa is not a sacred scripture and can therefore be adjusted or updated through appropriate legal methodology discussions.
“Regarding the payment of ‘dam’, whether the payment is made in Indonesia or in Saudi Arabia? For those who believe that ‘dam’ payments can be made in either Indonesia or Saudi Arabia, we follow the regulations and beliefs they adhere to. Therefore, there is a choice whether it is performed in the homeland or in the Holy Land,” concluded Menhaj Irfan.