The problem of the distribution of sacrificial meat in Indonesia: inequality to the problem of packaging

Every year, millions of Muslims in Indonesia flocked to carry out sacrificial worship on Eid al-Adha.

On these holidays, sacrificial animals such as cows, goats, or sheep are slaughtered with the intention of worship. After that the meat will be distributed to the public, especially for those who are less able.

But behind the spirit of sharing, there are a number of problems that are still homework. Here are some examples of the problem of the distribution of sacrificial meat in Indonesia.

Uneven sacrificial distribution

One of the most striking problems of the distribution of sacrificial meat in Indonesia is the uneven distribution of meat.

In big cities, piles of sacrificial meat bags can pile up in residents’ homes, can even be divided to those who are economically able to buy their own meat. Conversely, in the interior or remote areas of Indonesia whose access is difficult, the citizens can only hope and are often disappointed because they do not get sacrificial meat at all.

This phenomenon shows that our sacrificial meat distribution system is still Location. Most committees and sacrificial organizers only distribute meat in the environment around the mosque or residential areas without coordinating with other regions that are more in need.

The result, a surplus or meat surplus occurs at one point and lack of sacrificial meat supply in another place.

Overlapping the recipient

Another problem in the distribution of sacrificial meat in Indonesia is the lack of accurate data about people who are entitled to receive.

Often the sacrificial committees do not have a list of clear and accurate mustahik (recipients).

As a result, there are people who receive more than one bag of meat because they register to several places, while other residents who really need it do not get it.

In addition, not infrequently the recipient of the meat are people who Socially and economically classified as capable and well -established society. But he still accepts K meatArena is known by the committee, living near the slaughter location, or active in the mosque environment.

This is certainly contrary to the spirit of sacrifice that should prioritize the poor and those who rarely enjoy meat.

Lack of education and disagreement

Not all people who immediately understand the philosophy and sharia behind the worship of the sacrifice they do.

Sometimes for some people, sacrifice is only considered an annual ritual without deep social reflection.

In fact, the core of the sacrificial worship is sacrifice And social sensitivity. It also includes that we must ensure that our sacrificial meat reaches those who rarely enjoy it.

Lack of education also has an impact on the problem of disorder during the process of distributing sacrificial meat.

Every year, the process of distributing sacrificial meat still often causes long queues that are not orderly.

Even the incidents of fighting over meat, pushing each other, and chaos are inevitable. This not only reduces the value of sacrificial worship, but can also pose a risk of safety of the community.

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Packaging and quality problems

The technical aspects of the distribution of sacrificial meat are also inseparable from problems. Every year there are still many sacrificial committees that use thin and unhygienic plastic bags to wrap sacrificial meat.

The use of a leaky vulnerable plastic will certainly make the meat easily damaged.

In addition to reducing the quality of meat, the use of disposable plastic in large quantities also has a negative impact on the environment. The distribution of meat in this way can increase plastic waste that is difficult to decompose.

In addition, the lack of cooler or processing facilities after sacrificial slaughtering makes sacrificial meat sometimes distributed in non -optimal conditions.

In remote areas that do not have refrigerators, for example, meat can be damaged in hours.

Solution to the Problem of Meat Distribution in Indonesia

To overcome these problems, a solution is needed with a systematic approach.

One solution is with distribution centralization Through social institutions or reliable national zakat and sacrificial platforms, such as Bumi Mandiri.

Through the sacrificial program in the interior of the Bumi Mandiri Insan, you can channel sacrificial meat to areas that are more in need, such as remote areas that become nutritionally prone areas and rarely get sacrificial meat.

Collaboration between mosques or between regions also needs to be improved. By sharing accurate mustahik data and designing a fair division, the distribution of sacrificial meat can be more evenly distributed.

For example, if one environment has excess meat supply, then they can allocate some to other villages that lack meat.

It is also important to build mustahik database Based on RT/RW or Kelurahan, so that the distribution of sacrificial meat can be more targeted and avoid overlapping recipients.

In the digital age, the process of distributing sacrificial meat can also be optimized with technology. By utilizing technology such as meat receiving reporting applications, online coupon systems, to online distribution tracking can help make the process of distribution of meat run more orderly and fair.

At present, online sacrifices such as in Mandiri Bumi Insan can be an option. You can order sacrifice from home, check the sacrificial process in real time, and send sacrificial meat with a large distribution network that reaches remote areas.

Sacrifice in the interior of the Bumi Mandiri human beings also pay attention to environmental health. In the interior, residents distribute sacrificial meat using leaves, besek, or containers that can be reused in order to minimize the use of plastic bags.

In essence, the sacrificial process does not stop at the moment of slaughter. But we also have to care and take responsibility for the process of distributing sacrificial meat so that the sacrifice we provide can be well to those who deserve it.

In Mandiri Bumi Insan, you can also make sacrificial orders starting today with a wide selection of animals that are varied, according to the Shari’a, and of course at competitive prices. Check here!

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