WHAT HAVE WE ACHIEVED SO FAR IN WAQF (ENDOWMENT) RESEARCH? EVIDENCE FROM MALAYSIA AND INDONESIA

Abstract

The objectives of this study are to assess the latest achievement in empirical Waqf research and to analyze the current development in the Waqf industry in Malaysia and Indonesia. All published articles related to waqf published from 2011 to 2022 were extracted from the Scopus database. Biblioshiny was used to perform the analyses and visualize the science mapping. Bibliometric analysis shows the research on Waqf in both countries is progressing well with quality and impactful outcomes to the development of the Ummah. The number of research production and citations improved significantly in both countries. In addition, both countries are utilizing the concepts of Waqf extensively in many dimensions to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to maximize the opportunity to resolve the issues that are hurdling the Waqf industry. The findings from this study could provide a point of reference to many parties such as regulators, government agencies, non – government agencies, academics, Non- Government Organizations (NGOs) and industry players.