Embedding Facilities Management Epistemology into Mutawalli Competencies Training Module Toward Sustainable Waqf Asset Performance

Huraizah Arshad; Sharifah Nor Iswani Syed Hashim; Sharifah Faigah Syed Alwi; Siti Nadiah Mohd Ali; Nurul Sahida Fauzi; Hidayatul Ihsan

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v11i36.7801

Authors

Huraizah Arshad Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Seri Iskandar Campus, Seri Iskandar, 32610, Perak, Malaysia.
Sharifah Nor Iswani Syed Hashim Postgraduate Studies, Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610, Seri Iskandar Perak, Malaysia.
Sharifah Faigah Syed Alwi Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam. Malaysia
Siti Nadiah Mohd Ali Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Seri Iskandar Campus, Seri Iskandar, 32610, Perak, Malaysia.
Nurul Sahida Fauzi Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Seri Iskandar Campus, Seri Iskandar, 32610, Perak, Malaysia.
Hidayatul Ihsan Padang State Polytechnic, Indonesia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v11i36.7801

Keywords:

Facilities Management, Mutawalli, Waqf Asset Performance, Competencies

Abstract

Waqf assets in Malaysia underperform due to a lack of strategic management among Mutawallis. This study proposes integrating Facilities Management epistemology into Mutawalli training to enhance asset sustainability. Qualitative interviews with seven experts identified nine essential FM components, including strategic alignment, IT integration, and accountability. Crucially, the framework blends these technical skills with Islamic principles, such as Maqasid al-Shariah and Tawhidic concepts. By adopting this interdisciplinary training module, waqf institutions can address operational inefficiencies, optimise socio-economic impact, and ensure long-term growth. This research provides a practical roadmap for policymakers to professionalise waqf management through systematic, performance-based strategies.

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