Problem Statement and Objective: Waqf (endowment) and its trusteeship have played a significant role in the growth and development of Islamic civilization. This is to ensure that the historical and contemporary capacities and potentials of Waqf trusteeship are effectively harnessed to revitalize and advance Waqfs within the framework of a renewed Islamic civilization.

Methodology: This research adopts a processual approach, emphasizing social change and transformation in Waqf trusteeship, with a focus on participant involvement and the analysis of focus group narratives. These narratives are not merely descriptive or anecdotal; they are structured around key events, turning points, and analytical themes to illuminate systemic dynamics.

Findings: The evolution of Waqf trusteeship is examined across three distinct historical periods:

(1)Pre-modern (Jurisprudential Dominance): During this period, Waqf trusteeship was predominantly shaped by Islamic jurisprudence and traditional frameworks.

(2)Modern (Westernized Influence): This era saw the integration of bureaucratic and profit-driven systems imported from Western models into Waqf governance.

(3) Post-modern (Synthesis of Traditions): The contemporary phase combines self-awareness of jurisprudential traditions with critical engagement with Western institutional experiences. These narratives collectively elucidate the dynamics of transformation and transition in Waqf trusteeship.

Conclusion: The historical trajectory of civilizational transformation in Waqf trusteeship underscores the tension and competition between two imported systems: a bureaucratic, profit-oriented organizational model and a jurisprudential system rooted in social and civilizational imperatives. Leveraging insights from prior stages of transformation, governance-oriented knowledge and technology in Waqf trusteeship will transcend bureaucratic constraints, synergize with jurisprudential principles, and guide the civilizational evolution of Waqf practices toward renewed trajectories.