Cash waqf is a form a movable waqf. It involves the use of money for Islamic endowments as opposed t...
Issues and Challenges facing the Waqf industry
Background Although the concept of Waqf is as old as Islam itself, it is still face...
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THE FIRST WAQF UNIVERSITY: The Story of Fatimah Al Fihriyyah and the Establishment of Al Quarawiyyin University
A little trip back in history to the year 800AD would help bring into the perspective the first inst...
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Waqf Administration: Problems and Solutions
To understand this article, it is imperative for readers to be aware of the primary importance of Wa...
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The Characteristics of Waqf from the Shari’ah Point of View
In Islamic Law (Shari’ah), there are two primary sources, namely, the Qur’an and the Sunnah of t...
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Building Islamic Social Community using Waqf
There a several ways to build the Muslim community. One of them is through waqf. When administered a...
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Why Do Muslims Need the Waqf System?
There are several reasons why Waqf exists in Islam. This article attempts to explain some of the rea...
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Waqf in Relation to UN SDGs
The United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) consist of 17 interconnected goals whic...
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Waqf as an Islamic Finance Principle to Eradicate Poverty
Even though it is estimated that the world’s Muslim population is 24%, half of global poverty resi...
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The Adaptation of Waqf Principle by Western Countries
The notion of waqf is not unique to Islam or Muslims alone. The concept of waqf has been adapted by ...
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