Integration of waqf and Islamic microfinance for poverty reduction: a survey in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia

• Main Authors: Haneef, Mohamed Aslam, Pramanik, Ataul Huq, Mohamed, Mustafa Omar, muhammad, Aliyu Dahiru, Amin, Fouad B
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance 2013
• Subjects: HJ Public Finance
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/41730/1/INtegration_of_Waqf_Kuala_Selangor_2013.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/41730/; http://journals.iium.edu.my/iiibf-journal/index.php/jif/article/view/16/11

Waqf has generally been related to the religion and the socio-economic system of Muslim societies. It has played a vital role throughout Islamic history. On the other hand, Islamic Microfinance (IsMF) is expanding rapidly in the Muslim countries. The IsMF is considered as a key instrument for prov...