Affordable housing is not merely about cost but encompasses quality, safety, and accessibility. The shortage of affordable housing perpetuates cycles of poverty, negatively impacting well-being. Utilizing scientometric techniques —co-authorship analysis, citation network analysis, and keyword co-occurrence analysis— on Scopus data from 1999 to 2024, and employing the VOSviewer tool, the aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive understanding of housing affordability by integrating both monetary and non-monetary factors and identifies 1) the co-authorship, co-occurrence, and countries’ collaboration, and 2) the most cited article in the field. The results reveal key contributors in affordable housing research, highlight influential works, and map publishing trends. The outcomes show that nine different groups exist and actively collaborate worldwide. Waddell’s work, with 873 citations, is the most cited, followed by Monahan with 421 citations. The analysis highlights significant thematic clusters, such as the integration of technological advancements, health considerations, and policy changes in affordable housing research. The study underscores the critical role of social and environmental sciences in addressing housing equity and community well-being. By mapping the current research landscape and forecasting future trajectories, this study provides critical insights for guiding future research, policy development, and societal progress in affordable housing.

A crucial component of human existence, housing offers protection, comfort, and a sense of community. In accordance with Islamic principles, the idea of housing fits into the more expansive Maqasid al Shariah framework, which relates to the more important aims and ideals of Islamic law. The objectives of Maqasid al Shari’ah are to advance social welfare, justice, and human welfare. Maqasid al Shariah emphasises the significance of providing everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic standing, with suitable and affordable accommodation when it comes to housing. Housing is acknowledged as a fundamental human right, and inclusive, sustainable, and peaceful communities are promoted. The objective of this study are (1) To explore housing through the lens of Islamic perspective (Maqasid Al-Shari'ah) and (2) To explore equitable and resilient community through housing. All required information has been gathered via from Al-Quran and secondary data from books and journals. Therefore, the qualitative method of content analysis has been utilised.