Waqf is a sustainable and ongoing charitable fund and is a form of sadaqah jariyah – the act of voluntarily making a long-term charitable contribution that will continue to benefit others. It relies on the importance of zakat (a form of alms giving and religious tax) as a pillar of Islam and the need to give in charity.
Throughout history, waqf has contributed to the construction of mosques, schools, universities and scientific institutions around the world, as well as the associated expenses of such facilities, including student accommodation and teachers’ salaries.
