The role of Waqf and Trust Commission (WTC) in Zanzibar: problems and prospects

Moh’d, Issa Salim and Mohammad, Mustafa Omar and Saiti, Buerhan (2017) The role of Waqf and Trust Commission (WTC) in Zanzibar: problems and prospects. Journal of Islamic Economics Banking and Finance, 13 (1). pp. 96-107. ISSN 2070-4658

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Abstract

Waqf as institution has played a great role in the past. Several examples are cited to show the socio-economic contributions this institution had played in the past especially in the Muslim communities. This institution offered many notable public services that are today financed by the state or the government, such as education, health care, national security, transportation facilities, the basic infrastructure, food, shelter and jobs. Generally, waqf institutions of Muslim countries like Madina, Turkey (during Othman Empire), Algeria (under French occupation), Egypt, Palestine, Jerusalem, Iraq and Tunisia had a remarkable contribution. Meanwhile, this role did not exempt Zanzibar since 1800s. The significant contribution by the waqf in Zanzibar is considerable as well. However, this institution in the Islands has been facing several problems and as well as the problem of funding the waqf and Trust Commission. This paper, therefore, examines the problems of waqf Institutions and proposes some suggestions to how to address them.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	1957/57166
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Waqf, Islamic Finance, Trust Commission, Zanzibar
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare > HV40 Social service. Social work. Charity organization and practice
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Institute of Islamic Banking & Finance (IIiBF) Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences
Depositing User:	ASSOC PROF DR BUERHAN SAITI
Date Deposited:	05 Jun 2017 08:39
Last Modified:	24 Nov 2017 09:49
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/57166

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