(RE)Introducing Waqf To The World
We are re-establishing the lost Sunnah of the Islamic Waqf, by enabling individuals to establish their own personal Waqf.
Jabir ibn Abdullah said: “Every Companion who had the capacity, established a Waqf.”
(al-Mughni by Ibn Qudama)
Jabir ibn Abdullah said: “Every Companion who had the capacity, established a Waqf.”
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Home
Get an overview of why creating your own Waqf is so compelling and some of the exciting work we are doing to re-establish Waqf.
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Learn
Learn what Waqf is, from its early history at the time of the Prophet ﷺ through its peak and decline, and view our detailed questions and answers about Waqf and Awqaf
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Establish
Find out how to establish your own Waqf and tailor it to meet your needs and circumstances.
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Contact
Contact us to begin the process of setting up your Waqf, joining the iWaqf movement or for a host of other reasons.
9 reasons why you should have your own Waqf
Your Waqf, Your Way
Because it’s your Waqf it’s also your Way. Everything about the Waqf can be tailored to suit your preferences. This is how it has always been done, and iWaqf believes that everyone should have this opportunity again. Learn more.
You decide who benefits
You decide who benefits, and that can be you personally, your family, as well as charity in any way you see fit. Most people need their property and want to be sure their spouse and children have unrestricted access after their passing, because its your Waqf, this can all be accommodated. Learn more.
No tax or legal implications
We create a written Waqf Governing Document for you which applies for Shariah purposes. This means there are no tax or legal implications that you have to worry about when you establish your Waqf Fund and place assets in it.
Assign assets to those who may need it
The flexibility of having your own Waqf means that you can earmark certain assets for the use of certain beneficiaries before you pass away. This is particularly useful for providing for beneficiaries who may not receive as much under the Islamic inheritance rules as they may need.
Safeguard and control assets
This also means that Waqf can be used as a way of safeguarding and controlling assets, ensuring the benefit reaches your family, but the asset is not wasted away.
Harness exponential growth
Having your own Waqf enables you to harness its exponential benefit. Unlike normal charity or even ongoing charity, the power of Waqf is that it has the real possibility of growing over time and providing you with ever increasing benefit. Learn more.
Large tax savings
Ensuring that assets eventually pass to charity can have significant tax savings and provided this can be done in a manner which does not restrict the use of you and your family can be extremely compelling, given the long-term rewards associated. Learn more.
Revive a lost Sunnah
Waqf was once a powerful force for good in the world, it has now largely been abandoned. Creating your own Waqf Fund trust revives this beautiful Sunnah and the reward for that alone is immeasurable.
Shariah Compliant - Certified
Each of our Waqf Funds is checked by a leading Mufti and certified as Shariah Compliant before completion. You will receive a personally identifiable certificate confirming the suitability of your Waqf.
Changing the World One Waqf at a Time
Waqf Register
We have established a Waqf Register to log, track and begin to connect Waqf.
Fundamental Principles
We have established a set of principles which all Waqf should adhere to. Explore these and join the iWaqf Movement to help spread the word on Waqf.
Connecting the World through Waqf
We are on a mission to (re)introduce the world to Waqf. We believe that principles of Waqf can have a profound impact for the betterment of the economic system of the world as it currently stands. This is not just pie in the sky thinking, it has been proven in the past. The system of Awqaf was responsible for supporting much of the social infrastructure and fabric of Muslim societies for over a millennium with Awqaf. It can do so again and this time with the possibilities of scale and connection that were unimaginable the first time. We want you to join us in this journey, to learn about Waqf, spread the Sunnah message and establish your own Waqf.
Waqf & Charitable Causes
Charity Partnerships
