Examining cash waqf giving decisions in Malaysia

PurposeThis study examined Muslim civil officers' cash waqf giving decisions in Malaysia.Design/methodology/approachUsing the theory of planned behaviour (TPB), the effects of the said factors on the decisions were examined using logistic analysis. A total of 583 Muslim civil officers were involved in this work. The discrete dependent variable measures whether a civil officer is a donor or non-donor cash waqf.FindingsResults obtained indicate significant influences of attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioural control and some demographic items on cash waqf giving decisions in Malaysia.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings attained were narrowed in terms of chosen geographical settings and the theory used.Practical implicationsThis study provides a theoretical benchmark to enhance cash waqf giving decisions, which in turn can affect the waqf collection by the waqf institutions in Malaysia.Originality/valueThis study uniquely develops Muslim civil officers' cash waqf giving decisions framework (CAGDEF) in measuring cash waqf giving decisions in Malaysia.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-12-2023-0964.