Purpose This paper critically reviews and analyzes the trends in waqf studies within the Islamic economics literature. It analyzes the recent developments and debates in waqf reform and advances the argument for prioritizing research on waqf economics; the waqf dimension that is concerned with...

Purpose - This paper aims to present the viability of unit trust waqf (Islamic endowment) as an alternative asset class for waqf creation. Design/methodology/approach - This paper starts with the conceptual exploration of the literature in the areas of waqf. The sources of the literature cover...

Purpose - This research paper aims to determine the factors needed to propose a platform where waqf (Islamic endowment) organizations can collaborate with government public hospitals to develop corporate waqf hospitals. Consequently, the elements of governance and sustainability are included in...

The British Indian Courts are criticised for stultifying Islamic law by relying only on the translations of selected classical legal texts and operating under the doctrine of precedent. This paper challenges this view by arguing that the Anglo-Muhammadan law responded to social change by...

However, microloans face different problems including financing problems represented in limited capital as compared to real requirements or problems related to lending and interest rates as certain studies indicate that microloans seem to be an endless burden for the majority of borrowers....

Waqf is known for centuries in the Islamic history. The waqf is in practice differently by different countries and have few types. Corporate waqf is not widely seen. The sacrifice and devotion required in the waqf made it difficult for many to adopt or use it lately. Pakistan has the good waqf...

Purpose This paper aims to analyse the Sharīʿah premises of waqf (Islamic endowment), followed by dilating on the nature of argumentation among the classical jurists on its rules and principles. The paper critically analyses the edifice of the applied juristic analogy of different early...

Purpose Small farmers are considered one of the most affected communities worldwide due to poverty. Hence, this paper aims to study how the proposed waqf crowdfunding models are intended to provide alternative sources of funds for the waqf institutions and farmers. Design/methodology/approach...