Capital Assistance To Asnaf Entrepreneurs: A Systematic Literature Review

Wan Irfan Afifi Wan Mohd Khair; Mohd Faiz Mohamed Yusof; Norazlina Mamat; Azri Bhari

doi:10.64757/alqanatir.2025.3404/1169

Authors

Wan Irfan Afifi Wan Mohd Khair Master Candidate
Mohd Faiz Mohamed Yusof Senior Lecturer
Norazlina Mamat Senior Lecturer
Azri Bhari Associate Professor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64757/alqanatir.2025.3404/1169

Keywords:

Capital, Entrepreneur, Zakat, SLR, Success Factor

Abstract

Capital assistance is an important catalyst in supporting the growth and sustainability of entrepreneurship, especially among low-income groups such as asnaf. This study aims to systematically evaluate and synthesise past studies related to capital assistance to entrepreneurs using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. Articles were obtained from the Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) databases, with nine articles selected after going through a screening and quality assessment process. Five main themes were identified: type of assistance/capital channelled, capital providing entity, recipient category, implementation approach, and entrepreneur success factors. Findings show that the effectiveness of capital assistance is highly dependent on strategic implementation and additional support such as entrepreneurial training, technical guidance, and continuous monitoring. Internal factors such as entrepreneurial skills, Islamic ethical values, and access to social networks are also drivers of success. This study suggests that capital assistance should be implemented in a more holistic, comprehensive, and evidence-based manner to support sustainable entrepreneurial development.

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Author Biographies

Wan Irfan Afifi Wan Mohd Khair, Master Candidate

Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam.

Mohd Faiz Mohamed Yusof, Senior Lecturer

Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam.

Norazlina Mamat, Senior Lecturer

Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam.

Azri Bhari, Associate Professor

Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam.

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