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To investigate accounting, reporting, and accountability practices within an Islamic cash endowment (awqaf) management institution over a six-year period.

September 27, 2011Journal of Islamic accounting and business research

Accountability in the sacred context

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HNHairul Suhaimi NaharSultan Qaboos University HYHisham YaacobUnited Arab Emirates University

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Case study reveals foundational accountability in an Islamic endowment entity, highlighting the need for improved accounting practices in faith-based non-profits.

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To investigate accounting, reporting, and accountability practices within an Islamic cash endowment (awqaf) management institution over a six-year period.
Case study methodology applied to a Malaysian cash awqaf management institution spanning 2000 to 2005.
Triangulation approach utilizing qualitative review and archival documentation analysis.
Foundational management, accounting, and reporting practices exist within the examined awqaf entity.
Significant operational and structural improvements remain necessary to uphold and enhance organizational transparency and dual temporal-spiritual accountability.

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Nahar et al. (2011) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0ee15a1c5e2d2319fa0669 https://doi.org/10.1108/17590811111170520

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Case study reveals foundational accountability in an Islamic endowment entity, highlighting the need for improved accounting practices in faith-based non-profits.

Accountability in the sacred context

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Accountability in the sacred context

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