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4. Lessons Learned from the Zakat and Waqaf Frameworks in Indonesia and Singapore for Application in Malaysia

Authors : Sherin Kunhibava, Aishath Muneeza, Maryam Binti Khalid, Zakariya Mustapha, Thong Ming Sen

Published in: Islamic Social Finance

Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore

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In this chapter makes a comparative analysis of the Zakat and Waqaf frameworks in Indonesia and Singapore, offering valuable insights for their application in Malaysia within the Islamic Social Finance context. The chapter provides an in-depth examination of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing Zakat and Waqaf in Indonesia and Singapore, shedding light on the respective practices in these jurisdictions. Through a meticulous comparison, the chapter aims to establish benchmarks, facilitating a nuanced understanding of the strengths and areas for improvement in each framework. By drawing lessons from the experiences of Indonesia and Singapore, the chapter presents a framework for Malaysia to enhance its Zakat and Waqaf systems, contributing to the broader field of Islamic Social Finance.

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Title: Lessons Learned from the Zakat and Waqaf Frameworks in Indonesia and Singapore for Application in Malaysia
Authors: Sherin Kunhibava
Aishath Muneeza
Maryam Binti Khalid
Zakariya Mustapha
Thong Ming Sen
Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore
Book: Islamic Social Finance
Print ISBN: 978-981-9714-09-4

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-9714-10-0

Copyright Year: 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1410-0_4

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