IMWI 4 Tahfiz Agripreneurcation: A sustainability model for private Tahfiz Schools in Malaysia

Noor Syahidah Mohamad Akhir; Azrul Shahimy Mohd Yusof; Rohayati Hussin; Asmadi Mohammed Ghazali

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v8iSI14.5057

Authors

Noor Syahidah Mohamad Akhir Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah Campus, Sungai Petani Branch, Malaysia
Azrul Shahimy Mohd Yusof Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah Campus, Sungai Petani Branch, Malaysia
Rohayati Hussin Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah Campus, Sungai Petani Branch. Malaysia
Asmadi Mohammed Ghazali Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah Campus, Sungai Petani Branch.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v8iSI14.5057

Keywords:

Sustainability, Private Tahfiz Schools, Waqf, Ijarah

Abstract

This article presents (i) the potential of waqf and ijarah instruments in economic development and (ii) proposes a model for the integration of waqf and ijarah for the sustainability of Tahfiz institutions. The study used a structured interview method with several founders of Private Tahfiz Schools (PTS), State Islamic Religious Councils (MAIN), and State Islamic Departments (JAIN). The study results present an "IMWI 4 TAHFIZ AGRIPRENEURCATION" model that integrates waqf and ijarah instruments, combines smart strategic partners, and involves several sectors of the country, including education, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and tourism.

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