MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF WAQF IN AFGHANISTAN

2024-05-23T17:35:45+00:00

This research delves into the importance and pertinence of Waqf in Afghanistan, charting its historical administration across time and emphasizing its customary utilization only for mosques and religious instruction across the country. It examines a number of aspects of Waqf in Afghanistan, such as its historical development of Waqf, the existence of Waqf laws in the country, its evolution throughout time, common difficulties of Waqf, a lack of awareness among the general public even on institutional level, and the required and necessity of updating Waqf customs in the nation. Amidst Afghanistan's ongoing problems with extreme poverty and high jobless rates brought on by years of hostilities and civil war. We believe that there is a chance to revive the Waqf tradition and modify it for use in modern settings. Afghanistan might learn from other prosperous Muslim countries by using Waqf as a tool for economic growth and creating a structure and plan that support charitable endeavors and self-sufficient Waqf-based institutions in the nation. Waqf is well-positioned to assist governmental initiatives in meeting community needs and achieving development goals within Waqf institutions in Afghanistan by fostering social welfare and promotes growth and development of the economy. Afghanistan's Waqf institution is excellent; it can help the government with a wide range of official duties.

JEL Classification Codes: N35.

UNDERGRADUATES’ AWARENESS OF WAQF (ENDOWMENT): AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS BASED ON STATE UNIVERSITIES IN SRI LANKA

2024-08-01T13:29:02+00:00

The study aims to assess awareness of Islamic waqf among undergraduates pursuing primary degrees in Sri Lanka’s state universities. The study adopted a descriptive approach, focusing on quantitative data analysis. The data were collected through questionnaire distribution among 300 participants from randomly selected state universities, which received 270 (90% response rate) usable questionnaires. The data analysis was conducted using SPSS software (Version 26), which used descriptive and inferential statistics. The results were organised into tables and graphs to help provide a better understanding. The findings reveal that although undergraduates acquire a superficial understanding of the concept of Islamic Waqf, they lack awareness regarding its procedures, conditions, purposes, appointment of trustees (Mutawalli), significant relation between waqf charitable enforcement and sustainable development in the economy, and the issue of waqf to non-Muslims. This knowledge gap can be attributed to inadequate knowledge provided by governmental and voluntary organisations for individuals to participate in and support the Islamic Waqf Institutions, which is essential for actively understanding the procedures and conditions. By educating individuals about Waqf procedures and conditions, individuals can obtain knowledge and contribute to ensuring that the resources are utilised effectively for sustainable economic growth. Implementing the Waqf Charitable endowment in areas such as Education Waqf, Medical Waqf, and Provident Fund Waqf will remain challenging without addressing this issue. Hence, policymakers and relevant authorities should prioritise improving awareness and understanding of Islamic waqf between the literary community and the public.

JEL Classification Codes: G32, F65, L66, L25, M41.

International Journal of Sukuk and Waqf Research

MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF WAQF IN AFGHANISTAN

UNDERGRADUATES’ AWARENESS OF WAQF (ENDOWMENT): AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS BASED ON STATE UNIVERSITIES IN SRI LANKA