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The Bride to be Cash Waqf: a Study of its Legalization and Implementation in West Sumatera

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This research examines the existence of Waqf for the Bride-to-Be (Catin) from the perspective of Islamic law and its implementation in West Sumatra. WakafCatin is an innovation in Islamic philanthropy that invites couples to give cash waqf at the time of marriage to support social and economic programs. Through a normative law approach, this research examines the legal basis of cash waqf based on Law No. 41/2004 on Waqf. The results show that this program has great potential to raise funds of up to IDR420 million per year from 42,000 weddings. The funds are used to support the economic resilience of families and to provide education to underprivileged children. Challenges such as low waqf literacy and limited access to Islamic financial institutions are obstacles. With better management and socialization, Wakaf Catin can be an effective economic instrument for Muslim development.

Source: El-Hekam

Authors: Japeri Japeri, Dodi Syaputra, Khairul Fahmi Jamaludin

Institutions: Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang, International Islamic University Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Islamic Finance and Banking Studies

Subfield: Accounting

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: No poverty, Decent work and economic growth, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411937826

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