Public Seminar on Cash Waqf: “Empowerment of the Islamic Economy Through Waqf”

(IAIS Malaysia, 11 March 2009)

Abstract

This seminar was organised by IAIS Malaysia in cooperation with the Department of Awqaf, Zakat and Hajj at the Prime Minister’s Department (JAWHAR), the Malaysian Waqf Foundation (Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia) and Pertubuhan Muafakat Sejahtera Masyarakat Malaysia, a Malaysian Muslim NGO. The seminar explored the possibilities of how extensive waqf assets and cash waqf could be mobilized more efficiently for economic growth to benefit Malaysia and the Muslim ummah at large. The topic attracted 45 participants from financial and educational institutions, non-profit organisations, government agencies, corporate bodies, as well as IAIS research staff. Emeritus Professor Datuk Osman Bakar (Deputy CEO, IAIS) chaired this bilingual Malay and English discussion.