Introduction: Cash waqf has developed as an important instrument in Islamic social finance that connects religious commitment with socioeconomic empowerment. However, previous studies have mainly focused on cash waqf as a philanthropic and financial mechanism, while its role in strengthening civic values and social cohesion among Muslim youth remains limited. This study aims to examine how cash waqf management contributes to religious moderation and strengthens Pancasila values among Indonesian Muslim youth. Methods: This research employs a qualitative approach using in-depth interviews involving 68 participants from North Sumatra, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and South Sulawesi. Data were analyzed through thematic analysis to identify patterns related to cash waqf practices, religious moderation, and civic values. Results: The findings reveal that cash waqf functions not only as a charitable instrument but also as a form of faith-based civic engagement that transforms religious values into socioeconomic actions. Religious moderation plays an important role in ensuring inclusive, transparent, and socially responsible waqf management. Furthermore, this study introduces the Faith-Based Civic Economy model, explaining how cash waqf can strengthen civic identity and social solidarity among Muslim youth. Conclusion and suggestion: The study concludes that productive cash waqf provides a strategic pathway for integrating Islamic social finance with Pancasila values through justice, welfare, and collective responsibility. Therefore, waqf institutions and policymakers should strengthen youth-oriented waqf programs, improve professional governance, and develop innovative cash waqf management strategies to achieve sustainable social empowerment.
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