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The institution of waqf has played a critical role in the development of Muslim civilization, and its contributions exceed the functions of typical charities. Prior research conducted in the area of corporate governance and accountability has found that a good governance and acc…

This study investigates how waqf officers in two State Religious Councils (SRCs) in Malaysia undertake their responsibilities and duties of accountability to inform and improve the management of waqf properties for the benefit of beneficiaries and the public. The thesis uses the…

The waqf , or pious endowment, is among the most analyzed institutions in the study of Islamic history. Not only did the waqf provide the foundation for many of the religious, educational, municipal and commercial structures within Islamic cities and towns, but personal familial…

This dissertation aims to examine the book endowments of three donors. As with many histories of the book, the focus is on material culture--books and written documents, their production, dissemination, organization, and effect. However, this dissertation extends these issues to…