Focus and Scope
AL-BAQIYAT: Journal of Waqf, Zakat, Infaq, and Sadaqah is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research on Islamic social finance, particularly waqf, zakat, infaq, and sadaqah (ZISWAF). The journal serves as a platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and professionals to disseminate original research findings, conceptual studies, literature reviews, and case studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice in Islamic philanthropy and social finance.
The journal welcomes interdisciplinary perspectives from Islamic economics, Islamic law (fiqh muamalah), management, accounting, public policy, information technology, and other related fields that support the sustainable development of Islamic philanthropic institutions.
Scope
The scope of AL-BAQIYAT includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Waqf Studies
- Productive waqf
- Cash waqf
- Waqf asset development and management
- Waqf governance and institutional management
- Digital waqf and innovation
- Zakat Studies
- Zakat collection, distribution, and utilization
- Zakat governance and accountability
- Productive zakat
- Zakat policy and regulation
- Impact assessment of zakat programs
- Infaq and Sadaqah
- Management and distribution of infaq and sadaqah
- Community empowerment through Islamic philanthropy
- Sustainable social welfare programs
- Philanthropic behavior and donor engagement
- Islamic Social Finance
- Integration of zakat, waqf, infaq, and sadaqah
- Islamic social finance ecosystem
- Poverty alleviation and sustainable development
- Islamic social finance and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Governance and Institutional Management
- Governance of nazhir and amil institutions
- Human resource management
- Strategic management
- Organizational performance
- Risk management
- Transparency and accountability
- Islamic Accounting and Auditing
- Accounting standards for ZISWAF institutions
- Financial reporting
- Auditing and internal control
- Financial performance measurement
- Islamic Law and Public Policy
- Fiqh of waqf, zakat, infaq, and sadaqah
- Contemporary fiqh issues
- National and international regulations
- Public policy related to Islamic philanthropy
- Digitalization and Financial Technology
- Financial technology (FinTech) for Islamic philanthropy
- Digital fundraising platforms
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications
- Blockchain and smart contracts
- Big data and decision support systems
- Information systems for ZISWAF institutions
- Socio-Economic Development
- Economic empowerment
- Poverty reduction
- Education, health, and social welfare
- Entrepreneurship development
- Microfinance and community development
- Social impact measurement
- Contemporary Issues and Comparative Studies
- International best practices
- Comparative studies of Islamic philanthropy
- Innovation in Islamic social finance
- Emerging issues related to waqf, zakat, infaq, and sadaqah
AL-BAQIYAT publishes manuscripts based on quantitative research, qualitative research, mixed-methods research, literature reviews, conceptual papers, and case studies that demonstrate originality, scientific rigor, and practical contributions to the development of Islamic social finance. All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure scientific quality and publication integrity.
