Operasional Baitul Mal Wa Tamwil (Bmt) Dalam Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Umat Di Kabupaten Sidoarjo

One of the efforts to empower people’s economy is the existence of microfinance institutions such as Bayt al-Mal wa al-Tamwil (BMT) which have role to establish the economy successfully. This research used a qualitative approach and the type was field research. Data obtained in this research through participatory observation and interviews involved. The findings of this research can be presented that BMT has a participation in the economic empowerment of small and micro entrepreneurs. However, BMT in Sidoarjo Regency, it can not perform its function as bayt al-mal, having a duty to apply the social mission.