Preliminary discussion on the potential of zakat-waqaf collaboration in the provision of housing for the needy Muslims

• Main Authors: Abdul Rashid, Khairuddin, Hasan, Sharina Farihah, Ahmad Sarkawi, Azila, Othman, Jamilah, Aripin, Srazali
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform; TH4021 Buildings. Construction with reference to use.; TX301 The house
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/49527/1/IREP-Conference_Proceeding-Zakat-Wakaf-UMP.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/49527/2/IREP-250-281-Zakat-Wakaf_Collaboration-UMP.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/49527/

Zakat and waqaf are the two key instruments that focus on providing assistance to the needy. While they share similar aim but their approaches are different. Zakat has a specific approach as prescribed in Al-Quran and Al-Hadiths whereas waqaf in general, has no direct Quranic injunction except the v...