DONATE NOW APPEALS OUR WORK GET INVOLVED ABOUT DONATE WAQF SHARES: INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE What is Waqf? In Arabic, Waqf means to stop or contain. In Islamic terms, it is a religious endowment. This voluntary action is an ongoing dedication of one’s wealth to benefit a community. An example of this would be to build a hospital or a school. A person can’t own a waqf donation and it isn’t something that can be sold. The benefits of a this donation continues through generations. Donate Waqf shares Waqf shares are invested in sharia compliant investments and the profits are then used to support our international development work, as well as a re-invested, to ensure it keeps growing, year-on-year. Waqf Share Each waqf share is £150 Waqf Deed Certificate (optional) When you donate a waqf share, we can send out a waqf deed certificate in the name of the person the waqf has been donated. To receive a Waqf deed certificate, please provide the name(s) below. Full Name of person 1 (optional): Full Name of person 2 (optional): Total: £0.00 Donate Now Note: You can add up to two names on the waqf deed certificate. Please ensure you supply the full name, not just the first or last name. Certificates are posted out within 6-8 weeks of donation. Islamic Relief delivers Waqf through its subsidiary, International Waqf Fund (IWF). This means that personal data of individuals donating Waqf will be shared with IWF for this purpose and then managed in accordance with their privacy statement. Waqf with Islamic Relief Islamic Relief delivers Waqf through its subsidiary, International Waqf Fund. Donations are put into sharia compliant investments and the profits are used to support our international development work. Furthermore, donations are also re-invested to aid growth. Origins of Waqf Some of the Muhajiroon didn’t like the water of Madinah as it was hard to drink. They were more used to the sweet Zamzam water in Makkah. In Madinah there was a well called Rumah and its water tasted similar to Zamzam. However, the owner of the well was greedy and charged people for even a handful of water. The Prophet (SAW) offered a garden in Paradise for the one who would buy the well. When Uthman (RA) heard this, he purchased the well after lengthy negotiations and left it as an endowment. Over time, date palms grew around the well and the authorities sold the dates. The sale of dates has produced a healthy income and many people around the world have benefitted from it. The water well has since benefited lots of people, all adding to the good deeds of a man that passed away over a thousand years ago. Waqf in the Quran Waqf is not explicitly prescribed in the Qur’an, however charity is. Building on the importance of Zakat as a pillar of Islam and the need to give in charity, Waqf can be considered in comparison to Sadaqah – including Sadaqah Jariyah. Hadith emphasise the importance of the Islamic duty to give in charity. The Prophet (SAW) said: “When a person dies, all their deeds end except three: a continuing charity, beneficial knowledge and a child who prays for them.” [Muslim] In light of this, Waqf investments are an important part of Islam and many examples can be found throughout Islamic history. Types of Waqf Waqfs can be used for a range of purposes for the benefit of a community, including: Learning institutes – schools and universities Plots of land Mosques Offices Hospitals – including doctors’ salaries, medicine, equipment and repairs Medical schools – including building maintenance and salaries The investments must be for the benefit of the public. Invest in your future and help save lives. Waqf Annual Report Find out more about the projects funded from our annual report. Download/View Publication Frequently Asked Questions What is Waqf? Is there interest involved in Waqf? What is an example of a famous Waqf? 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