The aim of this paper is to evaluate the various existing models of waqf in practice and determine their applicability within the context of Malaysia. This study was undertaken to investigate the practicality, feasibility, and potential success of implementing a centralized database for the administration of waqf. The research process involved extensive desktop research and thorough benchmarking analyses. Additionally, the study delved into the identification of obstacles and challenges. To provide comprehensive insights, case studies were meticulously compared and contrasted. The findings of this study indicate that the establishment of a centralized national Waqf database would significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Waqf operations and administration. Furthermore, it would contribute to the enhancement of integrity and transparency within the system. Following this line of thought, the adoption of such a system aligns with the principles of maqasid al-Shariah, ultimately safeguarding the reputation of Islam.

This study investigates the role of waqf in sustaining community development through a novel hybrid concept termed "benefidonors" individuals who simultaneously function as both beneficiaries and donors within the waqf ecosystem. Drawing on prosumerism, ConsuMerchant behavior and the Islamic principle of mutual cooperation (ta'awun), it is posits that active participation through sharing, using and re-donating waqf, significantly enhance multiple dimensions of community well-being. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected via a structured survey instrument administered to 304 verified waqf beneficiaries from the Yayasan Waqf Malaysia database, representing diverse socio-demographic backgrounds across Peninsular Malaysia. The instrument, validated through pilot testing (n = 50) and expert review, employed multi-item Likert scales adapted from established literature to measure seven outcome variables: human capital, physical health, religious capital, family development, social capital, quality of life, and economic capital. Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used for data analysis. Results indicate that the benefidonor concept exerts a significant influence across all seven domains, with particularly strong effects on economic and human capital. While the study offers actionable insights for waqf institutions such as developing digital platforms to facilitate sharing, usage, and re-donation it is limited by its cross-sectional design and focus on existing beneficiaries, which may constrain generalizability. Nonetheless, the findings underscore the potential of transforming passive recipients into active co-creators of sustainable community development through the benefidonor model.

This research endeavour aims to foster collaboration among beneficiaries, donors, and waqf managers (mutawalli) by deeply understanding the prevailing legislative framework. Employing a concept-driven qualitative methodology, we conducted content analysis through a deductive approach. The investigation employed three key attributes, namely "use more, donate more, and share more," to systematically explore the ramifications of established concepts in a broader context. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were conducted, and subsequently, the transcribed text from these FGDs underwent meticulous analysis. The study culminates in the proposition that beneficiaries, donors, and mutawalli can synchronize their efforts through the waqf project by: 1) opting for increased utilization when the waqf project offers goods and services either free of charge or at a more affordable rate compared to the prevailing market prices; 2) contributing higher donations through various means such as cash, deductions from salaries, electronic payments, or in-kind contributions; and 3) enhancing information dissemination by utilizing platforms such as social media (WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, etc.), mass media (television and radio), roadshows, interpersonal communication, and various online channels to propagate the cause. The initiative for synergy examines the applicability of the "benefidonors" term within the present context. The findings demonstrate that the concept of Benefidonors can indeed facilitate the collaborative sharing of information, thereby amplifying waqf contributions from beneficiaries, donors, and mutawalli. As a culmination of the study, a refined Benefidonors model is delineated, providing a comprehensive framework for effective collaboration.