Open AccessWAQF LAND DEVELOPMENT APPROACHES AND PRACTICES IN THE STATE ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS COUNCILS
Author(s) -
M Hassan,
Anuar Alias,
Siti Mashitoh Mahamood,
Feroz De Costa
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
planning malaysia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1675-6215
pISSN - 0128-0945
DOI - 10.21837/pm.v19i17.1009
Subject(s) - waqf , islam , jurisdiction , state (computer science) , variety (cybernetics) , business , environmental planning , law , public administration , economic growth , political science , economics , geography , computer science , archaeology , algorithm , artificial intelligence
Waqf land is a religious property that is provided as a charity act by a donor and placed under the jurisdiction of the State Islamic Religious Councils (SIRCs). The SIRCs are the sole trustees in charge of governing, managing, and developing these properties. SIRCs have been working to develop waqf lands through a variety of projects and ways that adhere to best practices and a sound management system. However, the waqf's potential for greater outcomes is yet to be optimised. This research has reviewed the literature of waqf land development approaches and practices in Malaysia and it has tabled the significant development approaches that can be implemented by the SIRC. These approaches and practices may overcome the issues and challenges faced by the SIRCs in developing waqf land.