Understanding Waqf

Discover the profound Islamic tradition of endowment and its transformative impact on communities

For the sake of Allah

What is Waqf?

Waqf is an Islamic endowment, where a person donates an asset (such as land, building, money, or any valuable item) permanently for the sake of Allah, and its benefits are used for charitable or public welfare purposes.

Types of Waqf

Waqf Khayri

Public or charitable waqf for schools, mosques, hospitals, and community welfare.

Waqf Ahli

(Waqf Dhurri)

Family waqf where benefits go to the donors family, then to the poor after a certain time.

Cash Waqf

Donation of money that is invested, with profits used for charitable activities.

Essential Components of Waqf

Waqif

The donor who gives the waqf

Mawquf

The property or asset donated

Mawquf Alayh

The beneficiary or cause

Sighah

The declaration of intent

Cash Waqf

A modern approach to Islamic endowment using monetary donations for sustainable charitable impact

Cash Waqf is a type of Islamic endowment where money is donated permanently for charitable and religious purposes. Unlike traditional waqf involving land or buildings, cash waqf involves investing the donated money, with profits supporting social welfare projects.

Types of Cash Waqf

1

Voluntary Cash Waqf

Donated freely by individuals for charity (most common)

2

Compulsory Cash Waqf

Required by authority or institution (rare)

3

Temporary Cash Waqf

Given for a fixed period, then returned or redirected

4

Perpetual Cash Waqf

Given permanently; only profits are used

5

Institutional Cash Waqf

Created by companies or foundations for large projects

6

Waqf Sukuk

Islamic bonds based on cash waqf to fund public welfare

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Microfinance-based Cash Waqf

Used to offer loans or takaful to the poor

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