Asnaf Get Safe Home in Johor’s Waqf Lands

The Johor State Islamic Religious Council (MAINJ) is planning to build transit homes for the poor across waqf lands in the state. These homes, known as asnaf housing, are designed to offer shelter and protection to those who have no stable living conditions. The initiative is part of a broader land development plan aimed at making better use of existing religious land. Chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid said the project will help ensure vulnerable families are not left without basic security. It reflects a growing effort to blend faith-based values with practical social care.

This directly helps low-income families in Johor who struggle to find safe, affordable housing. The use of waqf land means no additional cost to the state budget and aligns with Islamic principles of caring for the needy. It offers hope and stability to those on the margins of society.

This move strengthens social safety nets and shows how religious institutions can lead practical change. It may inspire similar projects in other states, proving that faith-based action can deliver real-world solutions for housing insecurity.