Philanthropic commitment traits for Waqf in higher education

• Published in: Global Journal Al-Thaqafah
• Main Author: Khadijah A.M.S.; Sabki S.M.; Ismail A.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah 2017
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85026805628&doi=10.7187%2fgjat12820170701&partnerID=40&md5=72c1909a60536fb04d2d90ea9e5a32ff

Philanthropic commitment in the form of waqf is important particularly among younger working adults in ensuring sustainable flow of funds for charitable purposes. One of the vital usages of such funds is funding for higher education. A question is raised on the commitment of younger adults in such giving. This study examines waqf commitment traits among waqif (waqf contributors) for higher education funding. The specific objective of this study is to measure the factors that influence the waqif to contribute their property or income into waqf for higher education fund. For the purpose of this study, 400 questionnaires have been distributed to working young adult respondents in the Klang Valley area. Waqf commitment attributes comprising of Religiosity, Trust, Altruism, Personal Characteristics, Self-Image, Psychological Benefits, Social Norms and Personal Satisfaction are examined. The findings reveal that Religiosity, Altruism, Personal Satisfaction and Commitment are significant attributes in explaining waqf commitment. However, Trust and Social Norm are not significant.