This study assesses the bibliometric analysis of sustainable waqf development that highlights new topics and provides insightful commentary for the waqf’s strategic growth and ongoing research. This work uses bibliometric analysis to count the number of studies that have been carried out in this domain and determine whether they have advanced knowledge on sustainable waqf development. The study specifically highlights the depth to which academics have investigated these relationships and maps to arrive at a conceptual framework of the area being studied. Bibliometric analysis within 30 years of a publication generally arises in three main areas, namely waqf fundamentals, analysis of cash waqf, as well as studies on the numerous waqf uses in Islamic social finance. Whereas analysis within 107 years shows publications concerning waqf increased after the year 2010, from 2017 onwards, despite the rising number of total publications, total citations decreased. Thus, this study focuses on the current ten years from 2011–2020 and dissects 281 papers to study the dynamic topic for current mass research. Three main areas are highlighted in the early study, namely, sustainable development, regional planning, and information management. At the end of the study, the findings show the state of development and the top trends in influence, as well as the major journals, articles, subjects, authors, and countries. Both scholars and practitioners can benefit from the analysis and graphical presentations since they will be able to better grasp the state of the art of waqf in the experiential and current digital eras.

This paper investigates the effect of funding risk, along with some control variables, including bank-specific and macroeconomic variables, on the stability of Islamic rural banks (IRBs) in Indonesia. Dynamic panel regression is applied. A two-step GMM is employed to quarterly data from 83 IRBs on Java Island from 2017 to 2021, utilizing unbalanced panel data. In addition, our study was split between large and small IRBs. The results suggest that funding risk positively affects stability, but it is more pronounced for small IRBs than for large IRBs. Banks with strong fundamentals, such as high assets, CAR, and efficiency, encourage bank stability, but high non-performing financings lower bank stability. Economic upturns also enhance bank stability. Policy implications include strengthening depositor confidence through product innovation and raising capital adequacy to enhance stability. First, IRBs should raise capital and mobilize public funds to strengthen stability. Second, IRBs should increase cost efficiency and manage their financing risk well to boost stability.

Purpose – Halal tourism has grown significantly, driven by the increasing global Muslim population and disposable income. However, comprehensive analysis of the research landscape is lacking. This study bridges this gap by conducting a bibliometric analysis of halal tourism research from 2014 to 2024 and examining growth trends, key contributors, and collaborative networks.Methodology – Using Scopus data, 244 documents from 132 sources were analyzed.Findings – Research on halal tourism has grown at an annual rate of 34.24%. Contributions from 645 authors, averaging 3.25 co-authors per document, indicate robust collaboration. Key journals include the Journal of Islamic Marketing, Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism, and Tourism Management Perspectives. Thematic clusters include economic impact, marketing strategies, sustainability, and religious aspects. Indonesia and Malaysia, led by Universitas Airlangga and the University of Malaya, dominate the research output and citation impact. The findings suggest that enhancing visibility and impact requires focusing on high-quality projects, strategic collaboration, and active dissemination.Implications – This study identifies key trends and research gaps, guiding future studies, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. For industry stakeholders, it underscores the importance of targeted marketing and sustainable practices in catering to Muslim travelers. Policymakers should be encouraged to develop standardized halal tourism frameworks, enhance international collaboration, and support research initiatives for sustainable sector growth.Originality – This study offers a unique perspective through a comparative bibliometric analysis of halal tourism research in Indonesia and Malaysia, identifying emerging trends and collaboration networks, while providing new directions for future studies and partnerships.

Purpose – This study conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of waqf research from 2010 to 2024, focusing on publications from Malaysia and Indonesia. Methodology – Utilizing the Scopus database, the analysis covers 648 docu-ments sourced from 262 journals, books, and other publications, highlight¬ing the substantial academic interest in waqf. This study identifies key trends, influential authors, and thematic developments in waqf research. Findings – The results show an annual growth rate of 12.61% in waqf publi-cations, with a diverse range of topics, including governance, sustain¬ability, and the integration of waqf with modern financial instruments. Malaysia and Indonesia have emerged as leaders in waqf research, contributing significantly to global discourse. The analysis underscores the collaborative and international nature of waqf research and its integration within broader socioeconomic frameworks. Implications – This bibliometric study provides valuable insights into the evolution of waqf research, informing future studies and policy developments to enhance the socioeconomic impact of waqf initiatives.Originality – This study provides a unique comparative bibliometric analy¬sis of waqf research from Malaysia and Indonesia between 2010 and 2024. The originality lies in the detailed comparison of how these two countries contribute to the global waqf discourse. The analysis highlights both simi¬larities and differences in research focus, showing how each country's unique socioeconomic context shapes its waqf studies, thereby enriching the overall understanding of waqf within broader socioeconomic frameworks.

Higher education today has expanded and become more complex, where numerous degrees, training programs, and fields of study are offered. Additionally, the dynamic labour market has transformed remarkably, resulting in intense employment among graduates. The notion of graduate employability is becoming an increasingly important global issue. Employers now look for individual factors such as attitude, behaviours, and skills. Therefore, universities have gradually moved their focus on enhancing graduate employability. This paper examines how far the graduate employability program has achieved its target. The program involved 93 graduates of 2021 and 2022 from various local public universities taking the SCLE Modules 6 and 7 professional exams. The participants were required to attend a course and take an examination in this program. Sitting the Module 6 and 7 exams will enable the participants to get the professional license as Capital Market Service Representative License (CMSRL) through capital market participating organizations. The program started in June 2022 with four days of lectures from the industry, followed by six days of tutorial sessions, and finally sitting the exams in August 2022. Collaboration between university and industry can achieve the mission of bridging the academics ivory tower and industry labour market with the required skills.

Perkembangan teknologi digital telah mengubah secara drastik cara penyebaran dakwah Islam, namun pendekatan komunikasi dakwah tradisional dilihat kurang efektif dalam menarik minat generasi muda, sekali gus membawa kepada penurunan tahap keterlibatan golongan tersebut dalam aktiviti keagamaan. Oleh itu, kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti strategi pemasaran digital yang berkesan dalam dakwah Islam kontemporari serta cabaran-cabaran yang wujud dalam mengadaptasi komunikasi keagamaan kepada era digital. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah ulasan artikel dengan menganalisis secara kritikal artikel-artikel ilmiah berkaitan pemasaran digital, media sosial, penggunaan pempengaruh, serta strategi penjenamaan dalam konteks dakwah. Hasil kajian mendapati penggunaan media sosial seperti Instagram, YouTube, dan TikTok, serta penglibatan pempengaruh agama secara kreatif dan asli, berjaya meningkatkan penglibatan komuniti Muslim, khususnya golongan muda. Bagaimanapun, beberapa cabaran utama dikenal pasti termasuklah isu keaslian kandungan, jurang literasi digital dalam kalangan pendakwah dan khalayak, serta risiko gangguan siber. Justeru, kajian ini mengesyorkan pendekatan pemasaran digital yang bersepadu dengan penekanan terhadap pembangunan kemahiran literasi digital, pengukuhan etika penyampaian, serta inovasi kandungan yang responsif terhadap perubahan teknologi dan keperluan psikososial khalayak.