Journal of Mandalika Social Science
Vol 4 No 2 (2026): Journal of Mandalika Social Science

Transparency, Governance, Trust, and Mosque Donation Intention in Brunei Darussalam

Pg Haji Noor Asmawi (Fakulti Ekonomi dan Kewangan Islam, Universiti Islam Sultan Syarif Ali, Brunei Darussalam)
Hakimah Yaacob (Fakulti Ekonomi dan Kewangan Islam, Universiti Islam Sultan Syarif Ali, Brunei Darussalam)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study explores congregants’ perceptions of transparency, governance, trust, motivation, mosque performance, and donation intention in the context of mosque fund management in Brunei Darussalam. A cross-sectional quantitative descriptive research design was employed, comprising a pilot study involving 30 respondents and a full-scale survey involving 256 respondents. The questionnaire consisted of 83 items, and its internal reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s Alpha, yielding an overall coefficient of 0.945, indicating excellent reliability. Descriptive statistical analysis, including frequencies, percentages, mean scores, and standard deviations, was used to examine respondents’ perceptions of the investigated constructs. The findings revealed that donation intention was reported at a very high level (mean = 4.44), followed by trust, motivation, governance, mosque performance, and transparency. Religious motivation emerged as the most highly rated factor encouraging charitable giving, while concerns regarding the potential misuse of donated funds remained an important issue among respondents. The study contributes contextual evidence on mosque fund management in Brunei Darussalam by describing congregants’ views regarding transparency, accountability, and trust. The findings provide practical implications for mosque administrators and policymakers in promoting transparent, accountable, and sustainable mosque financial management.

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jomss

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Humanities Electrical & Electronics Engineering Library & Information Science Materials Science & Nanotechnology Social Sciences Other

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Journal of Mandalika Social Science is a scientific journal in the form of research and can be accessed openly. This journal is published by Mandalika Institute. Journal of Mandalika Social Science provides a means for ongoing discussion of relevant issues that fall within the focus and scope of the ...