Ihsan International Waqf Labuan Foundation

Institutionalising Waqf.
Creating Enduring Legacy.

A global waqf institution providing structured stewardship for wealth, assets and philanthropic capital across generations.

Established 26 June 2025 Registered with Labuan Financial Services Authority under the Labuan Islamic Foundation Act 2016 (Registration No. LAF00694-(I)).

Global

Connecting waqf capital across jurisdictions

  • Access curated global waqf insights and opportunities
  • Connect with institutions and partners across jurisdictions
  • Discover cross-border waqf capital and investment opportunities
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Institutional

Governance-led stewardship of entrusted assets

  • Strengthen governance and fiduciary stewardship of waqf assets
  • Access institutional frameworks, standards, and strategic insights
  • Benchmark sustainability, performance, and social impact
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Enduring

Creating sustainable intergenerational impact

  • Preserve and grow waqf assets for future generations
  • Support long-term social, economic, and environmental impact
  • Access insights on sustainable waqf and legacy planning
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Message from our Founder / Chief

The Ihsan International Waqf Labuan Foundation (IIWF) is dedicated to modernize the Waqf system to address contemporary challenges through five essential pillars: Shariah-Centric Governance, Asset Optimization, Transparency, Sustainable Development, and Digital Innovation.

Embedded with a strong KYC and AML policies, IIWF incorporates digital innovations to boost operational efficiency in managing waqf assets. This initiative aims to enhance transparency, governance, and predictive analytics within Islamic philanthropy and Waqf management.

The foundation prioritizes social, economic, and environmental development in alignment with Islamic values and sustainability objectives, targeting issues such as poverty, education, and healthcare.

IIWF is committed to enhance Islamic benevolance by revitalizing the Waqf system.

We appreciate your support.

Aminnurllah Mustapah Founder / Chief
Who We Are

An institutional platform for enduring waqf

Ihsan International Waqf Labuan Foundation (IIWF / Ihsanwaqf) is a purpose-built Islamic foundation established to provide structured, Shari'ah-compliant waqf solutions for families, institutions, and communities seeking enduring legacy and purposeful wealth stewardship.

Registration & Status
  • Legal Name
    Ihsan International Waqf Labuan Foundation (IIWF / Ihsanwaqf)
  • Registration
    Labuan Islamic Foundation - LAF00694-(I)
  • Regulatory Authority
    Registered with Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA)
  • Date of Establishment
    26 June 2025 (1st Muharam 1447)
  • Jurisdiction
    Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (IBFC), Malaysia
  • Preserve. Steward. Impact.
    Our Consulting Focus

    Our Values

    Excellence with Purpose

    Ihsan

    We pursue excellence in everything we do, guided by sincerity, integrity and a commitment to serving humanity.

    Responsible Stewardship

    Amanah

    We treat every waqf asset and entrusted resource as an amanah, managing it responsibly, transparently and for its intended purpose.

    Enduring Benefit

    Barakah

    We seek to create value that goes beyond financial returns, generating lasting benefit, blessing and positive outcomes for people and generations.

    Value that Endures

    Sustainability

    We design waqf solutions that preserve capital, strengthen long-term viability and create sustainable benefits for future generations.

    Purpose Measured by Outcomes

    Impact

    We focus on meaningful and measurable social, economic and community outcomes rather than activity alone.

    Waqf for the Future

    Innovation

    We embrace innovative structures, technology, partnerships and Islamic finance solutions to unlock the potential of waqf in a changing world.

    Recent Coverage

    Features & Insights

    From research to media coverage, here's where IIWF has been recognised.

    World Zakat & Waqf Forum

    Presented Research Paper

    Temporary Waqf for Hospitality Revitalization: A Social-Finance Model for Distressed Assets.

    Islamic Finance news (IFN)

    Podcast Interview

    Featuring IIWF on an IFN News podcast, including a 45-minute session exploring IIWF's objectives, services, impact framework, and opportunities for institutional collaboration.

    Islamica - Faith, Culture & Life

    Articles - Business & Finance

    Back to Basic - Why Waqf holds the key to Unlocking Muslim institution Building.

    Labuan IBFC

    Islamic Wealth & Legacy Forum 2026

    Beyond Faraid: Islamic Wealth Governance, Labuan Structures and Legacy Continuity.

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