Recognizing the importance and the potential of zakat, waqf and other contemporary Islamic philanthropy towards social finance empowerment, Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), UiTM Shah Alam, Selangor will continue to organize the 6th International Virtual Conference on Zakat, Waqf and Islamic Philanthropy (ZAWFI) 2024 to realize this aspiration.
The zakat, waqf, and Islamic philanthropy systems are rapidly developing worldwide. In Malaysia, specifically, and globally, these systems are increasingly accepted as mediums for economic development and social restructuring. The potential for these systems is bright and must be empowered and elevated in line with the growth of the Islamic economic and financial systems.
Various contemporary issues concerning zakat, waqf, and Islamic philanthropy, including infaq, sadaqah, hibah, faraid, wasiat, inheritance, volunteerism, and others in aspects of management, da'wah, education, research, legislation, enforcement, investment, and more, need to be shared by academicians, Islamic scholars, and industry players to ensure their implementation meets shariah requirements and provides motivation and positive impact.
This conference provides a platform for postgraduates, academicians, practitioners, key industry players to present their research and development activities; share their experiences, proposing new ideas, and innovations about zakat, waqf and other contemporary Islamic philanthropy (theoretically and practically) according to the theme: "Zakat and Waqf as Catalysts for Social Finance Empowerment in Islam".