THE EFFORTS OF NĀẒIR IN DEVELOPING NEGLECTED WAQF PROPERTY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ISLAMIC LAW (A CASE STUDY IN SUMBERMULYO VILLAGE, SALE DISTRICT, REMBANG REGENCY)

UPAYA NAZIR MENGEMBANGKAN HARTA WAKAF YANG TERBENGKALAI DALAM TINJAUAN HUKUM ISLAM (STUDI KASUS DI DESA SUMBERMULYO KECAMATAN SALE KABUPATEN REMBANG)

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the efforts of the nāẓir in developing neglected waqf property in Sumbermulyo Village, Sale District, Rembang Regency, and to examine these efforts from the perspective of Islamic law. This research employed field research with a qualitative approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and were analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results show that the nāẓir’s efforts to develop waqf property in the form of a Qur’anic Education Center (TPQ) building were carried out through discussions with the village government, religious leaders, and the community, the provision of educational facilities and infrastructure, the recruitment of teaching staff, and efforts to reactivate TPQ activities. However, these efforts have not been implemented optimally due to several obstacles, including weak institutional management, limited human resources, low community interest, and the absence of legal waqf administration. From the perspective of Islamic law, these efforts reflect the principles of amanah, syūrā, maṣlaḥah, and maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah, particularly the preservation of religion (ḥifẓ al-dīn) and the preservation of wealth (ḥifẓ al-māl). These efforts are also consistent with the objectives of waqf, namely preserving the principal asset and optimizing its benefits for the community. Therefore, strengthening waqf administration, institutional management, human resources, and community participation is necessary to ensure that waqf property is managed more effectively and provides sustainable benefits.