Utilizing AHP Method to Rank Preference of Waqf Fund Usage for UiTM Terengganu, Malaysia

Abstract

This study attempts to explore preference of waqf fund usage for UiTM Terengganu. Eight projects were tested, namely education for student development, education for academic development, health, mosque, social care and welfare, trade and commerce, environment, and infrastructure development., This study uses Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method, utilising data collected from an interview involving 20 respondents. The study found health is the priority, followed by education for student development, infrastructures, mosque, social care & welfare, environment, and finally education for academic development. Understanding the preference of the usage of waqf fund is crucial as the policymaker can allocate a bigger slice of the fund towards preferable projects, as well as it can become a marketing technique to attract more people to donate towards this education waqf fund.