Zakat and wakaf funded housing for the poor and needy – an analysis of the zakat and wakaf authorities roles from the authorities’ perspectives

• Main Authors: Abdul Rashid, Khairuddin, Hasan, Sharina Farihah, Mohd Fauzi, Puteri Nur Farah Naadia, Aripin, Srazali, Ahmad Sarkawi, Azila
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Malaysian Institute of Planners 2018
• Subjects: T Technology (General); T173.5 Technology and Islam; T175 Industrial research. Research and development; TH Building construction; TH4021 Buildings. Construction with reference to use.
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/67032/1/Acceptance%20Letter.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/67032/2/Planning%20Malaysia%20Journal-%20MIPournal_irers_submitted%20version_abstract.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/67032/; http://www.planningmalaysia.org/index.php/pmj

This paper concerns the provision of affordable housing for the poor and needy Muslims through zakat and wakaf funding. The study’s objectives are to determine whether zakat and wakaf resources are employed therein, examine the roles of the zakat and wakaf authorities, and identify constraints and t...