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The handling of school dropouts is an important issue in the context of education and community development. Mamuju District, as a region in Indonesia, faces serious challenges related to dropout rates at the primary and secondary education levels. This study aims to analyze strategies and policies that can be applied in handling school dropouts in Mamuju Regency, taking into account the perspective of Islamic economics. In the perspective of Islamic economics, the handling of school dropouts must involve a holistic and sustainable approach. Recommended strategies include 1. Provision of financial assistance: Local governments and philanthropic institutions can provide financial assistance to families experiencing economic difficulties to finance their children's education. This assistance can be in the form of scholarships, tuition fees, or poverty alleviation programs. 2. Development of entrepreneurship: In the context of the Islamic economy, entrepreneurship development is expected to provide employment and income opportunities for school dropouts. The government and educational institutions can provide training and assistance to develop entrepreneurial skills.3 Strengthening the local economy: Encouraging local economic growth can create job opportunities for out-of-school children. Local governments can encourage investment in local economic sectors and provide incentives for businesses. 4 Islamic values-based education: Education that integrates Islamic values in the curriculum can provide a holistic understanding and empower children to become productive members of society. This includes teaching about Islamic business ethics and social responsibility. 5. Development of social programs: The Islamic economic approach also advocates the development of social programs aimed at increasing educational accessibility, providing psychosocial support to out-of-school children, and preventing factors that predispose to dropping out of school.

Handling of school dropouts; zakat, endowments, and social justice; Islamic economics