The Underlying Issues of Depravity in Waqf Land Development Within the Context of Malaysia

Abstract

In terms of value and size is not parallel of waqf land development. This indicates the occurrence of certain issues that hinder of the waqf land development. Among the constraining issues are from the aspect of funds and law. The focus of this study is to examine funding and legal issues that arise in the development of waqf land. This case study and uses a fully qualitative research approach. Data were collected through three methods namely documents, interviewers and observations. The results of the study found that poor land management and administration makes it difficult for waqf land to be developed. The State Islamic Religious Council (MAIN) has been entrusted to take full responsibility for waqf land. However, in the Malaysian context, the legislative power is divided into Federal Legislatures and State Legislatures. There is the Kanun Tanah Negara and the Rental Control Act which must be complied with before taking waqf land. Therefore, the acquisition of waqf property is not something that can be done easily without relying on principles and fatwas. The law of taking waqf land is also depends on the current situation. Likewise with the issue of funds, where it is also the main issue to preserve waqf land. This study has demonstrated that the related measures proposed serve as solutions to the presented issue. However, the efficacy of these solutions is contingent upon their interdependence. Thus, this study underpins the methods of resolution within the broader framework for a country like Malaysia in addressing land endowment development.