Artikel bagaicies:Analysis of the Functions and Roles of Islamic Banking in Strengthening Social Finance and Reducing Poverty in Aceh based on Aceh Qanun No. 11 Years 2018

This study aims to analyze how Islamic banking implements its functions and roles in strengthening public finance (social finance) after the enactment of Qanun Number 11 of 2018 concerning Islamic Financial Institutions. This
Qanun contains rules that can increase the potential for ZISWaf (Zakat, Infaq, Shadaqah and Waqaf) empowerment through sharia banking energy with BMA/BMK. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach and library research techniques. The source of data in this study is primary data in the form of interviews with related parties. The results of this study indicate that the use of social finance is not optimal operated by Islamic banks,because there is still a lack of distribution and empowerment of ZISWaf through Islamic banking. The paper suggests to have a linkage program between Islamic Banks and Baitumal Aceh.