AN ANALYSIS OF THEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW ON ISTIBDAL WAQF IN MALAYSIA

Abstract

The implementation of istibdal on waqf property is certainly prevalent in Malaysia due to the presence of a significant contributing factors to the practice. In line with that, most scholars in academic circles had previously been writing and discussing the issues and implementation of waqf properties in Malaysia. Therefore, this study is an attempt to identify the relevance of the writings of the scholars concerning the development of istibdal waqf, including the practice and scope of discussion, as well as to explore the issue and practical recommendations suggested by the scholars, particularly in Malaysia. The researchers applied a qualitative method in which the data collection was based on different sources of literature, such as research, books, articles, and other related documents. The analyses are followed by content analysis methods to formulate thematic framework in the writing of istibdal waqf in Malaysia. The analysis discovered that these are relatively five different themes associated with the istibdal waqf that have been reviewed and published in the form of academic writings intended to provide guidelines for waqf administrators and management as well as academic experts as to enhance the effectiveness and delivery of waqf institutions as an economic empowerment of the ummah in Malaysia.