Abstract

Poverty is still a problem that cannot be solved completely in various countries in this part of the world (not least in Islamic countries), although almost all countries have tried to handle it. Poverty has multidimensional and complex characteristics; without serious and comprehensive handling, it will threaten the social and economic security of the poor. Pursuing economic growth that can expand employment is one way to tackle poverty and improve people's economic security, and economic growth will be created if there is a sustainable investment. Productive waqf in various sectors is one of the important instruments for the realization of sustainable and lasting investment, because it has the nature of repetition and it must be conserved. It can be said that waqf is a lasting investment because it cannot be eliminated just like that. To realize economic growth and investment immortality to eradicate poverty through productive waqf, the role of social entrepreneur is needed. Productive waqf movements need to be echoed. To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the investment of productive waqf (especially for cash waqf), the use of Islamic mutual funds or Islamic real estate investment trust can be an option.

Keywords: Productive waqf, economic growth, economic security, poverty.