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literatures published were from Malaysia. Considering the importance
that zakat and waqf might play in poverty alleviation, there is a dire
need for literature and studies to be conducted on the subject matters
so that innovation and progress can be done proactively.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This study employs a qualitative research methodology based explicitly
on the observation method and informal interview to gain deeper
understanding of the project and the impact of zakat and waqf on the
financial sustainability of the mompreneurs.

Data collection method
The participant observation method will be employed in collecting
data for this study. The said community project conducted from March
2022 until April 2023. The researchers had actively participated in the
project, and mingled with the participants, including nine (9) stay-at-
home spouses and single mothers from the B40 community. The
participation of the researchers is vital to observe and interact with
womenpreneurs who the beneficiaries of Zakat are and Waqf funds.
Before that, the Researchers had successfully secured funding from
numbers of Islamic banks and Takaful companies in Malaysia
however, the identity of the donors shall remain anonymous for the
purpose of this paper.

The researchers spent considerable time within the community,
participating in events and engaging in informal conversations to build
trust and rapport with the participants. observation is another
qualitative research tool that enables the researcher to be part of the
findings. During data collection, researchers play their role and observe
the project through their senses, such as listening and seeing, which do
not involve numerical measurement.

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