A systematic literature review on the socio-economic roles of waqf: Evidence from organization of the Islamic cooperation (OIC) countries

Medias, Fahmi and Ab Rahman, Asmak and Susamto, Akhmad Akbar and Pambuko, Zulfikar Bagus (2021) A systematic literature review on the socio-economic roles of waqf: Evidence from organization of the Islamic cooperation (OIC) countries. Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research, 13 (1). pp. 177-193. ISSN 1759-0817, DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/JIABR-01-2021-0028.

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Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the role of waqf in the socio-economic development of the organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries. Various projects currently use waqf as an instrument for socio-economic development, as reported in the scholarly literature. This study will investigate this literature to explore trends in waqf studies and the role of this Islamic form of endowment in the socio-economic development of OIC countries. Design/methodology/approach: This systematic literature review focuses on peer-reviewed journals and data obtained from the Mendeley database using specific criteria to analyze the socio-economic developmental role of waqf in OIC countries from 2011‐2020. Findings: The socio-economic developmental role of waqf in OIC countries has been widely studied. In total, 68 academic articles were found that are relevant to themes of poverty alleviation, social welfare, entrepreneurship, education, health services and religious facilities. They reveal that the role of waqf in social welfare was the most discussed topic in the research. In addition, the majority of studies used an interview method to study waqf institutions in nine OIC countries. Furthermore, the number of publications on the theme has increased significantly every year, although the largest proportion occurred in unindexed journals. Practical implications: This study provides an overview of research trends in the socio-economic developmental role of waqf. Its results can provide practical input for waqf institutions as they encourage its practice in OIC countries, and for policymakers in formulating their management strategies to promote the role of waqf in the social and economic aspects of society. Originality/value: This paper reviews the current development of the socio-economic role of waqf in OIC countries. It will help researchers improve their understanding of this role. It will also provide waqf managers in OIC countries with adequate information on waqf projects which they can implement to achieve socio-economic development in their countries. © 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited.

Item Type: Article
Funders: UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords: Waqf role; Socio-economic development; OIC countries; Literature review
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc
Divisions: Academy of Islamic Studies
Depositing User: Ms Zaharah Ramly
Date Deposited: 24 Aug 2023 06:45
Last Modified: 24 Aug 2023 06:45
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/35498

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