<![CDATA[Purpose – This study aims to identify the effect of consumptive and productive waqf on community economic empowerment in Aceh Province by analyzing the moderating effect of regulatory support. This study was conducted to empirically understand the contribution of both types of waqf to economic empowerment.Methodology – This study employs a quantitative approach through structural equation modeling-partial least squares (SEM-PLS), which evaluates the relationships between consumptive waqf, productive waqf, regulation support, and community economic empowerment. Data were collected using a questionnaire distributed to 200 participants from Aceh Province from December 2025 to May 2026. The participants included Muslims, individuals who knew about waqf, and people who had an understanding of waqf management.Findings – The results show that consumptive and productive waqf have a considerable positive impact on community economic empowerment. Similarly, regulatory support has a considerable positive impact on economic empowerment and the association between consumptive waqf and economic empowerment. However, regulatory support does not considerably moderate the link between productive waqf and economic empowerment.Implications – The above findings show that there is a need for an improved regulatory framework, governance of institutions, and waqf management for maximum socioeconomic benefits from the waqf. The findings offer useful lessons on how to develop empowerment programs sustainably.Originality – This paper contributes to the waqf literature through its integrated model, which examines the consumption and production aspects of waqf, as well as the regulation in relation to the economic empowerment of the community. This study differs from previous studies in its focus on productive waqf management because it recognizes the significance of both consumption and production waqf aspects.]]>
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