REVIVAL OF WAQF PROPERTIES IN MALAYSIA

Abstract

Waqf has become a big concept within the Muslim society. Issues pertaining to waqf are famously discussed and debated among fiqh scholars and academician. Most Muslims are familiar with the concept but do not really understand the definition and meaning of waqf along with its process, law, administration and management of it. Waqf is standardly known as benevolence instruments where the profit is used to improve the welfare of the unfortunate society. Beyond the mentioned belief, many Muslims do not take effort in advancing their knowledge on waqf. Undoubtedly, this ignorant attitude among the Muslim- specifically in Malaysia- concerning waqf has largely added to the many visible issues and problems in waqf matters, majorly the administration and management of it. Added to this scenario is the slow progression in developing the many idle and nonproductive waqf properties in all Malaysian states. Hence, there is the need to revive the development of waqf properties in Malaysia. This paper covers brief introduction to waqf, waqf scenario in Malaysia and issues pertaining to its waqf management. Some innovative mechanisms in revitalizing waqf system in Malaysia are also presented with a brief outlook into Jabatan Wakaf, Zakat dan Haji (JAWHAR) dan Yayasan Wakaf Malaysia (YWM).

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