FACTORS INFLUENCING THE INTENTION TO CONTRIBUTE TO CASH WAQF AMONG KUIPSAS STUDENTS

Abstract

Cash waqf plays a vital role in the development of a higher education institution and also produces excellent human capital. Nowadays, the fees at the higher educational institutions especially private education institutions are very high and sometimes burden the students. Educational financial aids cannot afford the full cost of the fees. History has proven that the waqf can provide better economic, educational and social support to Muslims. This research paper aims to look at the factors that influence the intention of contributing to cash waqf, particularly among Kolej Universiti Islam Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah (KUIPSAS) students. Applying the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), questionnaires were distributed and analyzed to measure the intention of students. The findings show that attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control and religiosity had significant determinants on the intention to contribute to cash waqf among KUIPSAS students. This study provides a better understanding of the factors influencing the intention among students especially in private higher educational institutions towards cash waqf. Study on intentions to contribute to cash waqf among KUIPSAS students is important as the starting point to empower waqf for the benefit of future generations. It does not only give advantages to the students but also to the growth of the KUIPSAS itself.