Value of Local Wisdom in Minangkabau-based Cash Waqf Management

Abstract

This study aims to determine the values of local wisdom of the people of West Sumatra, which can be used as management literacy in waqf management in West Sumatra. The majority of the people of West Sumatra are Muslim who has the potential to develop waqf. In addition, the people of West Sumatra who are ethnic Minangkabau recognize the concept of high inheritance. There is a similarity in function between waqf experts in Islam and high heirs in the Minangkabau people. Of course, there are many values of local wisdom of the Minangkabau community, especially the various sayings that can be used as a reference in the management and development of waqf to improve the welfare of the people in West Sumatra. The method used in this study is an ethnographic method to reveal the process of implementing these values in waqf management in West Sumatra. The study results indicate that the importance of wisdom that can be applied in waqf management are: 1) application of management functions, 2) synergy of policymakers, 3) professional management, 4) social. Care