Motivation Wakif Land Nazhir Nahdlatul Ulama
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 11
Abstract
Waqf has been widely practiced in Indonesian society as religious, social, and economic potential strength. One of its categories is land waqf which can be used to build mosque or other public facilities. Land waqf especially the one used to build mosque can be a method to keep the continuity of religious teaching. Thus, how does Waqif (Donor) choose the Nazhir (property manager), how Nahdlatul Ulama’s (NU) efforts in attracting waqif to choose this organization as Nazhir, how NU keep its teaching of Ahlussunnah wal Jamaah through Nazhir selection in land waqf are interesting phenomenon happening. In this study, the problems defined are: (1) what are the factors that motivate society to practice land waqf?; (2) what are the factors that cause and motivate society to choose Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) as Nazhir for their land waqf?The method used is qualitative approach to understand the phenomenon holistically. The research is focused on the observation of real condition in the field. The research subject is NU people who have done land waqf using NU as Nazhir. The data collection technique is through observation, depth interview, and documentation. The main instrument is the researcher himself, while the data gained is analyzed using Strauss and Cobin coding model.From data collection, analysis, and investigation, the conclusions of the study are: 1) The factors that motivate society to practice land waqf are reason of religious command, willingness of obeying parents’ mandate, aim of giving advantage to society, and hope of gaining continuous rewards. 2) The internal factors that motivate NU people in choosing NU as their Nazhir are social status influence and wealth meaning. Meanwhile, the external factors that motivate people are the influence of societal environment that practices aswaja teaching which balances dunya and akhirat value as well as the continuous rewards for shadaqah (charity); the industrial change didnt affect the religious practice; the importance of information spread about waqf done by LWP PCNU Sidoarjo, the service and credibility of LWP PCNU Sidoarjo committee, and the appreciation given to waqif and their family.
Authors and Affiliations
Sholeh1 , . , Agus Sholahuddin2 ,, Zainur Rozikin2
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