This study aimed to analyze the role of waqf as an economic instrument for Islamic development. This was motivated by unresolved poverty conditions. That poor people still experience difficulties in meeting their primary needs. On the other hand, endowments as Islamic economic instruments have excellent potential in developing the economy and providing benefits to the community. This study uses qualitative methods by reviewing kinds of literature in obtaining waqf models in several countries and their success. The results show that endowments have potential in economic development. Some countries show their success in managing waqf and providing benefits to the community. The results of this study also show that Indonesia has a very good wa...