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Establishment of Waqf to Alleviate Poverty Among Muslims in Oyo State South-West, Nigeria: Test of Theory of Planned Behaviour Abdulkareem, Ibraheem Alani; Mahmud, Mohd Sadad; AbdulGaniyy, AbdulFattah; Aliu, Olanrewaju Atanda
Li Falah: Journal of Islamic Economics and Business Vol. 5 No. 2 (2020): December 2020
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31332/lifalah.v5i2.2253

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Poverty is on the increase in Africa in general and specifically in Nigeria despite the numerous poverty alleviation programs of successive governments. Lamentably, most poverty alleviation initiatives have failed to produce meaningful outcomes despite billions of Naira committed to them. Nigerians and Nigeria still ranked among the poorest, with the poverty rate rising since the 1980s. Base on the theory of planned behavior, this study examines the influences of attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, Religiosity, and available information on the intention to establish Waqf in Oyo state, southwestern Nigeria. Survey data from 218 Islamic scholars revealed that all the variables, as mentioned earlier, except available data, have a significant positive influence on the intention to establish Waqf according to the respondents.  Based on the results, the study made relevant policy recommendations regarding how authority can explore Waqf's institution as a formidable alternative to government-driven poverty alleviation programs in the interest of the Nigerian Muslims and the Nigerian Muslims, the larger population cutting across different religions.
Role of Islamic Finance in Supporting Economic Recovery in Nigeria Post-Covid-19 Pandemic Abdulkareem, Ibraheem Alani; AbdulGaniyy, AbdulFattah; Mahmud, Mohd Sadad
Li Falah: Journal of Islamic Economics and Business Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022): June 2022
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31332/lifalah.v7i1.4051

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Since the deadly infection pandemic episode toward the end of 2019, more than 200 countries have been impacted. One of the most significant impacts of the pandemic that is undeniable is the increase in the intensity of poverty around the world. It is a health sector crisis, and the virus is also causing an economic meltdown. Various nations fall into recession, and more people live beneath the poverty level. The pandemic is causing both health and economic crises. This study examines the potential of Islamic finance in supporting economic recovery in the post-Covid-19 pandemic. The method reviews previous studies, including journal articles, research papers, policy documents, and reports in related fields to support this study. Based on past studies, the study document that Islamic finance via Mudarabah, Sukuk, Musharakah, Qard al-Hasan, Sadaqat, waqf, and Islamic Microfinance has essential to support economic recovery in a post-Covid-19 pandemic in society. In particular, the study found that Islamic finance is positively associated with a reduction in the impact of the pandemic on the people and the whole world economy. The study has added to the body of knowledge by looking at the role of Islamic finance in terms of the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy and society. The study has implications for the financial institutions, policymakers, and government in terms of adopting Islamic finance products and principles to address the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic crisis on the economy, thereby improving the social well-being of the people and improving the global economy.