Al-Awqaf: Jurnal Wakaf dan Ekonomi Islam

The Significance of Mentorship in Enhancing the Implementation of the Waqf Core Principle: Case study of Harapan Dhuafa

Emmy Hamidiyah — 2025-12-05

Abstract: The Waqf Core Principles Implementation Index (WCPII) was
developed in 2021 by the Indonesia Waqf Board and Central Bank of Indonesia
as a standardized framework to assess the core activities, governance, and risk
management of waqf managers (nazir) in the country. This index is critical for
ensuring the effectiveness, transparency, and governance of waqf institutions. The
objective of this study is to evaluate the significance of mentorship in enhancing
the implementation of the WCPII, focusing on Harapan Dhuafa, one of the nazhir
organizations in Banten, Indonesia. This study employs a case study approach by
using three stages of structure evaluation: pre assessment, intervention and post
assessment. The intervention consists of a structured mentoring program aiming
to build institutional capacity in line with WCPII criteria. The findings indicate
that, the intervention significantly improve the WCPII, including core activities,
governance, and risk management. The study contributes to the body of
knowledge on institutional waqf governance and highlights mentorship as a
strategic approach for capacity-building in waqf institutions.
Keywords: Mentorship, Waqf Core Principles, Structured Evaluation.

Effectiveness of Social Media in Waqf Fundraising: A Case Study of Residential Land Waqf

Dodik Siswantoro — 2025-12-05

Abstract: The objective of this paper is to assess the effectiveness of socialmedia-based fundraising as advertisement for a land waqf fund within a
residential complex. This study employs the qualitative data study using
social media platforms Instagram, Facebook, Kitabisa.com, SEO, Tiktok,
and YouTube collected between 2020 and 2025 to analyze reach,
engagement, and donation conversion, complemented by archival
fundraising records. The results indicate that social media advertising is not
effective, as few people are interested in contributing waqf funds through
this method. This may be attributed to the fact that the term "waqf
fund for complex & quot; is not widely recognized, making it unsuitable
for this type of advertisement.

Efficiency or Trust? Reforming Waqf in Indonesia Through a Tale of Two Waqf Models (Singapore and South Africa)

Lusiana Handayani — 2025-12-05

Abstract: Effective waqf governance is essential for unlocking the full socioeconomic potential of waqf institutions. This paper compares two different
governance models: the state-led, top-down approach in Singapore and the
community-based, bottom-up model in South Africa. By analyzing the strengths
and weaknesses of each, the study aims to draw lessons for Indonesia, a country
dealing with systemic governance issues. The research employs a qualitative,
comparative methodology, utilizing thematic analysis facilitated by NVivo
software to systematically code and synthesize existing findings from the three
nations. The analysis reveals that Singapore's centralized model offers significant
efficiency and robust oversight. Still, it also introduces regulatory rigidity that can
hinder smaller institutions and raise trust issues within the community.
Conversely, South Africa’s independent model has successfully created a
comprehensive governance system and promoted public trust; however, it faces
logistical challenges in coordinating volunteers and managing leadership
succession. The findings on Indonesia point out critical weaknesses, including
poorly developed and uncoordinated regulations, a widespread lack of
accountability among waqf managers (nazhir), and low professional skills.The
paper concludes that no single model is universally superior. The key implication
for Indonesia is that reform should not focus on wholesale adoption of an external
model. Instead, the central recommendation is the implementation of a robust
performance measurement framework. Such a framework can serve as a
foundational tool to build a hybrid model, enabling data-driven, top-down
regulation while empowering bottom-up institutional improvement, thereby
addressing the nation's unique challenges.
Keywords: Waqf Governance, Performance Measurement, Accountability, TopDown Governance, Bottom-Up Governance

Awqaf System for Sustainable WASH Services in Developing Countries: A Viable Alternative to Donor-Dependent Models

Safia Minhaj — 2025-12-05

Abstract: Access to safe drinking water, adequate sewerage systems, and
reliable hygiene services (WASH) infrastructure is fundamental to public
health and socio-economic development. In many developing countries like
Pakistan, however, WASH services are often underfunded and heavily
reliant on external donors. Financing from the funding agencies is
mounting the amount of public debt in these countries and enhancing the
size of already existing twin deficit. This paper proposes the utilization of a
system of Awqaf (Islamic endowment model) as a sustainable and
community-driven alternative to external loans or aid. It also explores the
viability of integrating a revitalized system of Awqaf as a sustainable
financing and governance model for WASH infrastructure. Unlike donorbased models, the Awqaf approach is rooted in local culture, encourages
community ownership, and can provide long-term, debt-free funding
through self-sustaining endowment mechanisms. The theoretical
framework of the study links financial innovation (waqf-based instruments
such as cash waqf, waqf sukuk, and blended waqf–PPP models) with
financial inclusion, arguing that this connection can strengthen service
sustainability and fiscal stability. This policy research compares Awqafbased initiatives with conventional donor-funded WASH projects using
selected case studies, and assesses their performance in terms of
sustainability, equity, cost-effectiveness, and institutional resilience.
Findings suggest that, with proper legal and administrative frameworks, the
Awqaf model can complement or, in some contexts, substitute
international funding while strengthening local governance structures. This
system could play a pivotal role in achieving sustainable development goals
related to water and sanitation in the Global South.
Keywords: waqf, WASH, sustainable development, donor dependency.

Waqf as an Instrument for Social Security System: A Framework for Society’s Welfare

Hafas Furqani — 2025-12-05

Abstract: Waqf, an enduring institution in Islamic economic thought, holds
significant potential as an instrument for ensuring society’s welfare through a
sustainable social security system. This paper proposes a conceptual framework
that integrates waqf into contemporary social protection mechanisms, aiming to
address poverty alleviation, income inequality, and community empowerment.
Drawing from classical jurisprudence and modern institutional models, the
framework outlines governance structures, operational mechanisms, and financing
strategies that align with the principles of transparency, accountability, and
maqāṣid al-sharīʿah (objectives of Islamic law). The study highlights the role of
waqf assets in providing long-term funding for essential services such as
healthcare, education, housing, and livelihood support. It also examines the
synergy between waqf-based initiatives and governmental welfare programs to
enhance resilience and reduce dependency on short-term aid. The proposed model
offers a strategic pathway for policymakers, waqf managers, and social welfare
institutions to revitalize waqf as a viable, equitable, and sustainable pillar of social
security in the modern era.
Keywords: waqf, social security, society’s welfare, Islamic economics, sustainable
development