About the Journal
The Journal of Islamic Philanthropy & Social Finance (JIPSF) (e-ISSN: 2590-3942) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published by UiTM Press, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia and managed by the Islamic Philanthropy and Social Finance (IPSF), formerly known as the Centre for Islamic Philanthropy and Social Finance (CIPSF), UiTM.
JIPSF publishes biannual issues in March and September. The journal provides a scholarly platform for research on Islamic philanthropy, Islamic social finance and related interdisciplinary fields. It publishes original research articles, review articles, conceptual papers and theoretical studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge, policy and practice in these areas.
The journal covers research related to Islamic philanthropy and social finance, including but not limited to zakat, waqf, infaq, charity, qard al-hasan, Islamic finance and Islamic microfinance. JIPSF welcomes scholarly contributions from researchers, academics, practitioners and policymakers working in related disciplines and interdisciplinary areas. All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blinded peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality and research integrity.
Current Issue
Vol. 8 No. 1 (March 2026) of the Journal of Islamic Philanthropy and Social Finance (JIPSF) presents a broad and multidisciplinary collection of nine articles that advance scholarly discourse in Islamic philanthropy, social finance, and related socio-economic fields. Reflecting JIPSF's aim to publish research and conceptual works on emerging issues in areas such as waqf, zakat, Islamic finance, charity, and Islamic microfinance, this issue brings together both conceptual and empirical studies from Malaysia, Nigeria, and Afghanistan, offering local and international perspectives on contemporary challenges and opportunities within the Islamic social finance ecosystem. The contributions explore a wide range of themes, including trends in waqf awareness among Malaysian Muslims, innovative approaches to waqf management through gamification and digital platforms, the role of new media in enhancing digital zakat and charitable giving, and the fundamentals of waqf land development for sustainable socio-economic impact. The issue also extends beyond traditional philanthropy studies by examining halal business decision-making through the application of the Fuzzy TOPSIS method for supplier selection, the importance of quality control in strengthening customer trust, and the influence of religious values on Muslim workers' adoption of Islamic credit cards. Complementing these discussions are empirical investigations into Islamic financial inclusion in Northwest Nigeria and the institutional determinants of Islamic microfinance in Afghanistan, highlighting the role of Islamic financial institutions in promoting equitable access to finance and sustainable development. Collectively, the articles underscore the growing importance of digital transformation, effective governance, consumer behaviour, asset development, and financial inclusion in strengthening Islamic socio-economic institutions. Through its diverse perspectives and methodological approaches, this issue contributes valuable insights for academics, policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders seeking to advance innovative, inclusive, and sustainable solutions within the fields of Islamic philanthropy and social finance.
