Management’s commitment in an organisation plays an important role in ensuring the application of effective quality management system (QMS). This article explores the relationship between management’s commitment of an organisation that implements Shari’ah-based Quality Management System (MS1900:2014) with job satisfaction at Malaysian Higher Education Institution (HEI). The methodology of this study employed a qualitative design via a semi-structured interview conducted on selected respondents. The respondents consist of employees who are directly and actively involved with the implementation of MS1900 standard. The findings of this study show that management’s commitment has apparently influenced job satisfaction among employees at HEI. Therefore, the results of this study can serve as a guide to ensure that the implementation of quality management system based on Shari’ah standards (MS1900) can be applied effectively, blessed and rewarded by Allah SWT.

Education waqf fund is one of the important and debated issues nowadays. The need for education waqf fund is critical during the uncertain times. The history and development of Islamic waqf have benefitted the Muslims by increasing the social economic status through the development of education. This research will focus on the development of education by using the waqf fund. The public universities in Malaysia have developed steps in strengthening education waqf by reducing dependence on government fund. In strengthening the research, writer try to clarify the mechanism that have been used by higher education system in Malaysia to increase the social economic status through waqf.

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