The article was design to measure the financial performance and sustainability in selected Malaysian institutions. Examining its performance and sustainability could be useful to assess waqf perpetual existence. Besides that, waqf institutions frequently compare actual performance with standards...

The absence of the bottom line in the not-for-profit organisations, including waqf institution, restrains the rendering of accounts. Therefore, the accountability of such faith-based institution is crucial towards achieving their outcome and socio-economic impact. Waqf institutions are...

This chapter examines the relationship between corporate governance practices and firm performance. The characteristics of the board of Shari’ah-compliant companies in consumer products counter of Bursa Malaysia were examined against the firm’s performance using data from 77 companies from...

This chapter proposes the best reporting practices for waqf institutions, concerning information disclosure on performance, governance, and socio-economic impact using the waqf integrated reporting (WAQIR) model. The WAQIR model is viewed as a comprehensive reporting tool for waqf institutions....

This study aims to explore current financial management practices covering governance and financial operation aspects in Islamic donation-based crowdfunding (DCF) in Malaysia. A series of interviews with six Islamic DCF platforms in Malaysia were conducted. For reporting purposes, this study...

There has been an increased public interest in waqf institution transparency and accountability. The public has continued to demand the best standard of services and greater transparency from waqf institutions. Recent cases of frauds and financial manipulations by the management of faith-based...

It is undeniable fact that waqf becomes as one of tools used in order to alleviate inequality among people especially Muslim community. Basically, waqf fund is raised from the public and managed by mutawalli under waqf institution. As the intermediate party between waqif and beneficiaries, waqf...

The main focus of shariah governance for an organization is to ensure that it is comply with shariah laws and regulations. Under Islamic finance industry, industry, shariah governance is being given attention due to rapid growth of this industry in the world. For Malaysia, the authority through...

This chapter is written by Supiah Salleh, Mustafa Mohd Hanefah, Zurina Shafii and Muhammad Iqmal Hisham Kamaruddin from Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). It explains the perceptions of the internal auditors (Shariah auditors), regulators (BNM), Shariah committee, Shariah officers, external...