What is Waqf: Waqf (plural = Awqaf) is a permanent, voluntary and irrevocable dedication of movable or immovable properties for religious or charitable purposes as recognized by the Islamic law.
Waqf Goals: Waqf plays a significant role in the society, it aids in the development process by helping the needy, establishing mosques, and social-welfare institutions such as schools, health care centers, and centers for people with special needs.
Differences between Waqf and Charity Organization or (Trust Fund):
Waqf is a form of Sharia Compliant Charity for the sake of Allah and it also seeks to empower the Muslim society. Unlike other charities, Waqf is permanent and irrevocable.
Waqf Investments; Why it is important:
Globally; Awqaf are thought to have at least a half trillion dollars or more in total assets, making awqaf one of the largest pools of investment funds in the Muslim world.
Waqf has three components: The endower, the endowment (waqf), and the beneficiary.
1.The endower:
The endower must confirm his/her decision to grant an endowment and designate its beneficiary either verbally or in writing.
2.Endowment:
Endowment funds or assets must be in compliance with Shariah. Endowment can be either in cash or in kind such as estates and stocks. Since an endowment is a continuous charity (Sadaqah Jariah), it must be permanent and non-perishable. Therefore, food cannot be endowed. Moreover, the endowment can be a part of an undivided joint estate granted its percentage is known (such as 25% of the estate). Endower has the right to increase his Waqf with time by additional funds or in kind.
3.Beneficiary’s requirements:
The beneficiary can be an individual(s) or an institution(s) which is awarded the income generated from investing the Waqf.
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