STRENGTHENING AND ENHANCING ECONOMY AND EDUCATION THROUGH WAQF IN MALAYSIA

The development of waqf in Malaysia has been progressing tortuously since before national independence. Academic studies concluded that the development of waqf brings a considerably high impact to human and social wellbeing in the community. This study aims to identify and analyze the influence of economic strength in developing the education system in Malaysia, particularly in the state in which the research was conducted. The research method used is qualitative involving literature review and field survey. The result of this study finds that the strength of waqf in the economy has indeed impacted the development of the education system in Malaysia. The benefits of waqf development in the economy provide huge returns to humanity and society, including generating the economy and the education system. Consequently, sustenance of waqf development becomes the catalyst for the development of the education system. It also positions waqf as a dynamic instrument, with room for improvement from time to time.