Exploring the cash waqf-ijarah model: a sustainable solution for educational financing

Mohd Hosen, Noor Afisah and Syed Jamaluddin, Sharifah Balqis and Mohd Rahim, Nor Aina and Mohamad Khari, Nurhanisah Aqilah and Zulkiflee, Nur’ Alia Qamarina and Azahri, Syamimi Nadhirah and Zahari, Syafiqah and Wan Mahmud, Wan Nasuha Najwa and Mohd Thas Thaker, Mohamed Asmy (2025) Exploring the cash waqf-ijarah model: a sustainable solution for educational financing. International Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance Research, 8 (1). pp. 68-88. E-ISSN 2636-9419

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Abstract

Education is essential for shaping individuals and fostering national growth. The basic, secondary, and university levels of Malaysia's educational system are all established to give everyone fair access and opportunities. However, rising education costs pose financial challenges, particularly for low-income students. The cash waqf-ijarah model presents a promising solution. Cash waqf, an Islamic endowment consisting of monetary donations for charitable causes, pools community resources for collective benefit. By integrating Ijarah, a lease-based system, with monetary waqf, this model offers an alternative education financing method aligned with Shariah principles. This study reviews literature and adopted quantitative approach where it evaluates effectiveness in addressing financial constraints in education via primary data collected from a survey. Based on findings, it shows that the proposed system provides an independent, sustainable solution, ensuring access to quality education without relying on interest-based loans. The paper concludes by recommending policymakers and stakeholders adopt this model to enhance social and educational development

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Cash Waqf, Education, Financing, Ijarah, Policymakers
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Economics
Depositing User:	Dr Mohamed Asmy Bin Mohd Thas Thaker
Date Deposited:	28 Jul 2025 15:36
Last Modified:	28 Jul 2025 15:36
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/122338

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