Authors:
Dwi Hidayatul Firdaus
1
;
Aji Purba Trapsila
2
and
Ramadhita
1
Affiliations:
1
Fakultas Syariah, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim, Malang, Indonesia
;
2
Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Brawijaya Malang, Indonesia
Keyword(s):
zakat, altruism, religiosity, happiness, smart PLS SEM
Abstract:
This research aimed to study the relationship of altruistic behaviour, religiosity, and happiness among zakat payer in Surabaya, the theoretical framework of this study based on QS At-Taubah 103. This research was a survey, cross sectional and correlational study. Hence, a total of 100 Surabaya residence were selected through accidental sampling. The respondent filled out the research tools including altruism, religiosity questionnaires and Oxford happiness questionnaire. The obtained data were analyzed using Smart PLS SEM. Results showed a significant relationship between happiness, altruistic behaviour, and religiosity where the statistc shows (P<0.05) and T above 1.96. Altruistic behaviour, and the level of religiosity can boost happiness among the zakat payers in Surabaya.