Governance Of Family Waqf And The Madani Rural Economy: A Case Study Of Maidam In Terengganu, Malaysia

Muhammad Hamizan Ab Hamid; Mohd Afandi Mat Rani; Ismail Ahmad

doi:10.64757/alqanatir.2025.3404/1228

Authors

Muhammad Hamizan Ab Hamid Senior Lecturer
Mohd Afandi Mat Rani Professor
Ismail Ahmad Senior Lecturer

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64757/alqanatir.2025.3404/1228

Keywords:

Family Waqf, MADANI, Rural Economy, Islamic Governance, Sustainable Development

Abstract

This paper explores the governance of family waqf (waqf zurri) under the administration of the Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Melayu Terengganu (MAIDAM), with a particular focus on its potential to foster rural economic resilience within the framework of Malaysia MADANI. Through qualitative methodology comprising document analysis, interviews, and field observations, the study identifies challenges and inefficiencies in the current waqf zurri management system. Despite MAIDAM’s fiduciary responsibilities, many family waqf properties remain economically dormant due to issues such as fragmented inheritance, inadequate rental returns, beneficiary disputes, and absence of strategic planning. By situating these findings within the MADANI philosophy, which espouses sustainability, inclusivity, and compassion, this paper argues for comprehensive reform and policy innovation to transform family waqf into a meaningful vehicle for rural empowerment.

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Author Biographies

Muhammad Hamizan Ab Hamid, Senior Lecturer

Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia.

Mohd Afandi Mat Rani, Professor

Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies.

Ismail Ahmad, Senior Lecturer

Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School, UiTM Shah Alam.

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