The Federal Territory Mosque is among the mosques in Malaysia that have established their own cooperative.
Mosque Cooperative: Bridging Worship Traditions and Economic Empowerment of the Ummah
Prepared by: Nurhannan Ab Rafar
With the vision of positioning mosques not only as centers of worship but also as catalysts for community advancement, mosque congregation cooperatives have demonstrated immense potential in strengthening the economic foundation of Muslims. Throughout 2024, these cooperatives recorded encouraging achievements with a membership of 47,830 individuals, shareholding Throughout 2025, a series of strategic development workshops were conducted to formulate a clear five-year roadmap. The success of mosque congregation cooperatives is the result of ANGKASA’s ongoing commitment to building capacity and strengthening management at the grassroots level.
T he mosque institution has long been regarded as a center of worship, knowledge, and unity. However, in today’s modern world filled with multifaceted challenges, the role of the mosque has evolved to become a driving force in the socio- economic development of society. Recognizing this vast potential, ANGKASA, through the Department of Mosque Congregation Cooperative Development and Business (BKKM), has taken a proactive step by introducing the mosque congregation cooperative model. This initiative not only strengthens the foundation of Shariah-based economics at the grassroots level but also provides a strategic platform to empower the Muslim community inclusively and sustainably. The Rise of Mosque Congregation Cooperatives Through BKKM, ANGKASA has continued to achieve remarkable progress in reinforcing the role of mosques as hubs of socio-economic development. This effort emphasizes the importance of professional governance, Shariah-compliant management, and the implementation of sustainable economic activities.
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