FACTS MUSLIMS DON'T KNOW ABOUT WAKAF

Famous Awqaf in Middle East

 

 

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We have seen examples of Wakaf activities in the past that has benefited communities for hundreds of years and are still continuing to benefit the communities today. Subhanallah.

 

I never stop being in awe whenever I come across articles, information and sharing on Wakaf activities especially those I have traveled and visited before. To me, those who are able to channel their wealth for the sake of Allah s.w.t. is the REAL HERO. May Allah s.w.t. bless them and their pure intention. Ameen. Here are a few examples of Wakaf in the Middle East.

 

1) Al Azhar Mosque and University, Cairo – Egypt

Al Azhar Mosque and University in Egypt is one of the oldest universities in the world. It was established over 1,000 years ago as a Waqf donation. This Waqf was funded by a number of donors, which enables it to keep its independence.

 

2) Al Andalus Mosque, Fez – Morocco
 

The Al-Andalus Mosque is generally accepted to have been founded as a Waqf donation to the community by Mariam Al Fihri.

 

3) Cairo University, Cairo – Egypt

Cairo University was founded in 1908 as Waqf. The initial Waqf funds were donated by influential individuals, intellectuals and members of the wider Egyptian society.

 

4) Zaytouna University, Tunis – Tunisia

Zaytouna was the second mosque to be built in North Africa and also serves as a university. With Waqf donations, it was built around the year 703, and is still used today.

 

5) Charity Foundation for the Memorization of the Holy Qur’an, Riyadh –KSA
 

The Charity Foundation for the Memorization of the Holy Qur’an was established in 1966 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

 

6) Mohammed bin Rasheid Al Maktoum Foundation – United Arab Emirates
 

In 2007, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates announced the establishment of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation. The Foundation offers education and development programmes, promoting knowledge and entrepreneurship by supporting research.

 

7) King Saud University endowment, Riyadh – KSA
 

The King Saud University launched its Waqf programme with the aim of securing sustainable funding for scientific research, as well as supporting widowed or orphaned families.

 

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