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Perwakilan: Journal of Good Governance, Diplomacy, Customary Institutionalization and Social Networks
Published by IDRIS Darulfunun Institute
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30327148     DOI : https://doi.org/10.58764/prwkl
Core Subject : Humanities, Science, Education, Social,
Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences
International interdisciplinary scientific journal of good governance, diplomacy, customary institutionalization and social networks. It provides a common forum to share an interest in relevant topics. The ultimate objective of this journal is to disseminate knowledge and strengthen the theoretical base for supporting ecosystems and practices. The journal publishes the theory, concepts, practice, processes and outcomes of entities in their traditional forms and contemporary expressions practised by states and non-state entities using a wide array of methodologies.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Sosiologi dan Ilmu Politik
Articles 45 Documents
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Moral Economy and Islamic Ethics: Re-examining Waqf in the Context of Modern Capitalism Adamu Abubakar Muhammad; Shafa'at Ahmad Aliyu; Ikilima Abubakar Shariff; Rabi Shehu Dalhatu
Perwakilan: Journal of Good Governance, Diplomacy, Customary Institutionalization and Social Networks Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58764/j.prwkl.2025.3.135

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This study investigates the relevance, transformation, and potential revival of waqf (Islamic endowment) as a foundation for moral economy and Islamic ethics in the context of modern capitalism. While traditional Islamic moral economics focuses on equitable wealth distribution and social welfare, current capitalist institutions frequently favor profit maximization, financialization, and market efficiency. This study looks critically at how waqf has historically reduced socioeconomic gaps and how its ideas might be used in modern economic systems to alleviate poverty, social exclusion, and market failures. The paper proposes a normative framework for incorporating waqf into ethical economic strategies that reconcile moral imperatives with capitalist realities, based on doctrinal analysis of Islamic legal texts, a review of contemporary scholarship on moral economy theory, and case studies of modern waqf initiatives. The findings suggest that waqf can serve as a long-term tool for community investment, social safety nets, and value-based economic resilience if legal reform, governance innovation, and ethical institutional frameworks are achieved. The article concludes by advocating policy and institutional options for reviving waqf within global economic systems while maintaining Islamic ethical integrity and modern market efficiency.
Reinterpreting Waqf in Light of Contemporary Socio-Economic Realities Shafa'at Ahmad Aliyu; Adamu Abubakar Muhammad; Adam Muhammad Ardo; Maryam Adam
Perwakilan: Journal of Good Governance, Diplomacy, Customary Institutionalization and Social Networks Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58764/j.prwkl.2025.3.137

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Waqf (Islamic endowment) has historically been a key driver of socioeconomic development in Muslim cultures, funding education, healthcare, social welfare, and public infrastructure. However, conventional waqf administration and utilization strategies have struggled to adequately address modern socioeconomic concerns like as poverty, unemployment, urbanization, financial isolation, and inadequate institutional governance. This research investigates the importance of reinterpreting waqf within the context of present socioeconomic realities while maintaining true to its classical juristic roots. The study uses a qualitative and analytical approach on Qur'anic principles, Prophetic traditions, classical fiqh literature, and modern Islamic finance scholarship to explore how waqf can be revitalized through innovative instruments, institutional reforms, and integration with modern economic systems. The research advocates for a maq??id al-shar??ah-oriented reinterpretation of waqf, which provides for greater flexibility in asset management, investment strategies, and governance structures while maintaining its perpetual and benevolent nature. The findings demonstrate the ability of contemporary waqf models such as cash waqf, corporate waqf, waqf-based social finance, and public-private partnerships to satisfy current developmental requirements in a sustainable manner. The research concludes that reinterpreting waqf in light of current socioeconomic conditions is not a departure from Islamic tradition, but rather a necessary evolution that can reposition waqf as a dynamic tool for inclusive growth, social justice, and sustainable development in today's Muslim world.
Waqf, Shared Value and the Rise of Society Governance Abdullah A Afifi
Perwakilan: Journal of Good Governance, Diplomacy, Customary Institutionalization and Social Networks Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58764/j.prwkl.2025.3.138

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This article advances the argument that waqf (Islamic endowment) constitutes a foundational model of society governance, in which communities institutionalize moral responsibility into durable public capacity. Rather than viewing waqf solely as a charitable or financial instrument, the study conceptualizes it as a governance architecture that enables societies to mobilize, preserve, and deploy resources for collective welfare independent of fluctuating political regimes. Through a narrative-historical analysis, the article traces waqf’s evolution from the Prophetic model of trust-based stewardship and the institutional consolidation under the early caliphs, to its resilience during dynastic centralization, its fiscal institutionalization in the Ottoman period, and its contemporary transformation within modern regulatory frameworks. Central to the analysis is the proposition that waqf embodies an early and enduring form of shared value creation. By preserving endowed capital while continuously generating social returns, waqf integrates economic sustainability with public benefit. This dual function positions waqf as a bridge between moral economy and modern governance theory, aligning closely with contemporary debates on stakeholder capitalism, sustainable development, and civil society resilience. The article further argues that waqf is more than its challenges. While issues of governance reform, transparency, and asset optimization remain significant, these represent transitional adjustments rather than structural weaknesses. Properly institutionalized, waqf strengthens community autonomy, enhances accountability through trusteeship, and sustains intergenerational responsibility. In an era marked by fiscal strain and institutional distrust, waqf offers a society-centered governance paradigm capable of generating shared value and reinforcing collective capacity beyond the limits of state and market mechanisms.
The Impact of Islamic Philanthropic Mechanisms on Poverty Alleviation and Economic Resilience in the Wake of Fuel Subsidy Removal in Nigeria Usman Jibril Mikail; Adamu Abubakar Muhammad; Bala Babangida; Abdulkareem Ahmad Tijjani; Maryam Adam
Perwakilan: Journal of Good Governance, Diplomacy, Customary Institutionalization and Social Networks Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58764/j.prwkl.2025.3.140

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This study examine the influence of Islamic philanthropic mechanisms, specifically Zakat and Waqf, on poverty reduction and economic resilience in Nigeria after fuel subsidies were removed. The elimination of fuel subsidies as part of fiscal reform measures has dramatically raised the cost of living and exacerbated socioeconomic vulnerabilities among low-income households. In this framework, Islamic social finance tools provide a faith-based, community-driven approach to social security and economic stability. The research critically investigates how Zakat (obligatory almsgiving) and Waqf (charitable endowment) work as redistributive and developmental instruments to alleviate economic distress and enhance household resilience. The study examines current developments in Islamic philanthropy in Nigeria using qualitative data from scholarly literature, policy papers, media stories, and institutional records, as well as its responsiveness to post-subsidy economic constraints. According to the findings, Islamic philanthropic institutions function as supplementary social safety nets by giving immediate relief, promoting income-generating activities, and fostering long-term communal growth. However, difficulties like as institutional coordination, transparency, and scalability restrict their usefulness. The study suggests that enhancing governance frameworks and incorporating Islamic charity into broader socioeconomic policies could increase its effectiveness in promoting poverty reduction and economic resilience in modern Nigeria.
Waqf as an Instrument of Islamic Governance: Advancing Social Justice, Conflict Resolution, and Sustainable Human Development Shaaban Idris Abdallah; Adamu Abubakar Muhammad; Ismail Iliyasu Danladi; Abdullah A. Afifi; Ibrahim Isa Bello; Bilyaminu Yusuf
Perwakilan: Journal of Good Governance, Diplomacy, Customary Institutionalization and Social Networks Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58764/j.prwkl.2026.4.186

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Waqf has been among the most stable institutions in Islamic civilization, used in funding diverse services such as education, health care, social assistance, and public services and administration throughout Muslim societies. Despite this rich legacy, scholarship to date has primarily analyzed Waqf from legal, historical, and financial perspectives, with relatively little emphasis on the role of waqf as a form of governance and a tool for achieving sustainable public policy. This article conceptualizes Waqf as a tool for Islamic governance that can be leveraged to advance social justice, support conflict prevention processes, and achieve sustainable human development. Using a qualitative conceptual research design through an integrative review of literature, the study integrates Classical Islamic Political thought, maqasid al-Shariah, Institutional Governance theory, social capital theory, and Sustainable Development discourse into a multidimensional framework of analysis. This yields the Waqf Governance for Sustainable Development (WGSD) Framework. The study demonstrates how ethically governed waqf institutions can operationalize Islamic governance principles into demonstrable outcomes on human development through investments in such areas as education, health care, entrepreneurship, environment conservation, legal services, social security and community mediation. By reframing waqf from a philanthropic endeavor to a governance institution that complements existing states institutions, while addressing issues of social justice, equity, participation and public benefit, the article provides a new dimension to the waqf literature. The study concludes that reforming waqf governance, professionally managing it, leveraging new technologies and integrating waqf policy into broader public policy creates a potent mechanism for inclusive and sustainable development and lasting peace in Muslim societies.

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