The Effectiveness of the Indonesian Waqf Board in the Management of Land Waqf: An Analysis of Sharia Objectives

Efektivitas Badan Wakaf Indonesia Dalam Management Pengelolaan Wakaf Tanah Telaah Maqashid Syariah

Abstract

This study examines the role of the Indonesian Waqf Board (BWI) in the management of land waqf in Temanggung Regency using a maqashid syariah approach. The research method used is qualitative empirical law, including interviews with nadzir, BWI administrators, KUA, the Ministry of Religious Affairs, and religious leaders. The results show that waqf management is dominated by individual nadzir with minimal guidance and institutional support from BWI, resulting in many waqf assets, such as mosques and prayer rooms, being neglected and failing to provide optimal social benefits. Analysis using al-Ghazali's maqashid syariah reveals the failure to preserve the five main aspects of sharia: religion, soul, intellect, lineage, and wealth. Limited funds and BWI outreach are the main obstacles to waqf management oriented towards socio-economic benefits. The study recommends strengthening the institutional capacity of BWI and professionalizing waqf administrators to optimize the productive and sustainable benefits of land waqf.