Factors impacting Muslims’ behavioural intention toward cash waqf contributions: Case study in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

Abstract

Cash waqf, which refers to the endowment of cash and cash-based assets, has gained increasing attention in recent years as a potential source of funding for various development and philanthropic projects. This study aims to investigate the factors that influence Muslims' behavioral intention to contribute to cash waqf in the state of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. This study used an online survey to investigate the factors influencing Muslims’ behavioural intentions to contribute to cash-waqf and also to determine which factor has the highest impact on behavioural intention to participate in cash waqf. This study employed a quantitative approach, with data collected through a survey of 224 Muslim respondents in Negeri Sembilan. The findings revealed that 37.4% of the total variation in the behavioural intention to participate in cash waqf can be explained by Religiosity, Knowledge, Trust in waqf institution and Convenience. In addition, the study also found that highest impact towards the behavioural intention to participate in cash waqf contribution was the trust in waqf institutions, followed by convenience and religiosity.  The study provides insights into the key drivers of cash waqf contributions and offers practical implications for waqf institutions and policymakers in promoting and facilitating cash waqf contributions among the Muslim community.