Cash Waqf to Qard-Ḥassan Financing for Islamic Banks in Achieving Maqasid al-Shariah and Social Welfare
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22373/aiszawa.v2i1.9714Keywords:
Cash Waqf; Islamic Banks; Islamic Social Finance; Maqasid al-Shariah; Qard-ḤassanAbstract
This study examines the current practical application of Qard-Ḥassan financing in Islamic finance, along with existing models of Waqf funds being utilized for providing Qard-Ḥassan financing and proposes solutions and recommendations for Islamic banks globally to address the social needs of the community through Cash Waqf to Qard-Ḥassan financing.
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