Revive wakaf's golden era role beyond mosques and cemeteries
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KUALA LUMPUR: Wakaf institutions must be revived as a key driver of community development, as they were during the golden age of Islamic civilisation, rather than being viewed solely as sources of funding for mosques and burial grounds.
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Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said wakaf could play a bigger role in advancing education, healthcare, research and economic development.
He said history showed that wakaf institutions were among the pillars of Islamic civilisation during its golden era in Baghdad, Andalusia and Istanbul.
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- Aug 1, 2026
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