@article{Bushra_Nafees_Abdullah_Mazahir_2022, title={Management of Waqf Properties: A Case Study in Sri Lanka}, volume={1}, url={https://sprinpub.com/sjahss/article/view/sjahss-1-6-3-300-310}, DOI={10.55559/sjahss.v1i06.32}, abstractNote={<p><em>Waqf</em> is an essential component of the Islamic economic instrument that is firmly considered to be capable of resolving socio-economic issues, primarily in the effort to eradicate poverty caused by a lack of income and work. Based on the analysis of the semi-structured interview, this study seeks to investigate the role of the <em>Waqf</em> Board of Sri Lanka and the challenges and issues arising in managing <em>waqf</em> assets. The review of the literature contributed to constructing its theoretical structure. The findings reveal several shortcomings in the administration of <em>waqf</em> assets, including insufficient skilled human resources, lack of utilization of <em>waqf</em> assets, unawareness of the community on <em>waqf</em>, misuse of the <em>waqf</em> assets, and shortage of transparency and accountability. Hence, the study proposes that the proper management of the <em>waqf</em> assets would be sufficient to meet most if not all the needs of the community to a significant extent. The findings will be beneficial to <em>waqf</em> managers and will help enhance <em>waqf</em> institution administration and management. The findings will be beneficial to <em>waqf</em> managers and will help enhance <em>waqf</em> management.</p>}, number={06}, journal={Sprin Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences}, author={Bushra, M.T.F. and Nafees, S.M.M. and Abdullah, M.M.A. and Mazahir, S.M.M.}, year={2022}, month={Jun.}, pages={300–310} }