Examining the Legal Procedures of Waqf Implementation in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Malaysia and Turkey

Abstract

Any higher education institutions (HEIs) in Malaysia intending to implement waqf must obtain approval from the State Islamic Religious Councils (SIRCs) as the sole trustee of waqf. Meanwhile, in Turkey, the consent of the Directorate General Foundation (DGF) is required to establish a foundation university. The study aims to analyze the legal framework in both countries for waqf implementation in HEIs. This research utilized a doctrinal approach and fieldwork study to gain in-depth data. The findings reveal that waqf implementation in HEIs in both countries is unique and implemented in diverse ways as they adhere to their legal frameworks.