A waqf (Arabic: وَقْف; [ˈwɑqf], plural awqaf أَوْقَاف), also called a ḥabs (حَبْس, plural ḥubūs حُبوس or aḥbās أَحْباس), or mortmain property, is an inalienable charitable endowment under Islamic law.

The Jerusalem Waqf is responsible for administrative matters in the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. Religious authority on the site, on the other hand, is the responsibility of the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, appointed by the government of the State of Palestine.

The Hanafi, Maliki and Hanbali schools say: An act by itself is sufficient and the property becomes, consequent to the act, a waqf (Ibn Qudamah's al-Mughni, vol.5, ‘bab al-waqf’; Sharh al-Zarqani 'ala Mukhtasar Abi Diya', vol.7, ‘bab al-waqf’).

Oct 5, 2024 · Waqf Meaning: Waqf (Arabic: وقف) means “to stop”. In essence, Waqf refers to specific types of pauses or stops that a Quran reciter makes during the recitation of the Quran. There are seven types of Waqf in the Quran, and we …

Apr 22, 2024 · Waqf is an Islamic philanthropic tradition that involves donating a property or assets to be held in trust and used for charitable or religious purposes. The term “Waqf” literally translates to “to stop, confine, or preserve” in Arabic.

Feb 15, 2025 · Waqf, in Islamic law, a charitable endowment held in trust. In the formal process of establishing a waqf, the donor (waqīf) dedicates the assets (mawqūf) for a specific charitable purpose. Islamic jurists differ on the legal ownership of the assets once the endowment has been completed: many.

May 18, 2001 · Waqf means putting aside the original property and donating its benefits for the sake of Allah. What is meant by the original property is something from which benefit may be derived while its essence remains, such as houses, shops, gardens, etc.

Jan 12, 2025 · In Tajweed, Waqf refers to the deliberate act of pausing or stopping while reciting the Quran. These pauses are not random but are essential for preserving the beauty, meaning, and purpose of the Quranic text. Imagine reciting the verse: ‘وَإِذْ قَالَ رَبُّكَ لِلْمَلَائِكَةِ إِنِّي جَاعِلٌ فِي ٱلۡأَرۡضِ خَلِيفَةٗ…’ (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:30).

Feb 10, 2024 · In this blog post, we will explore the meanings of Al Waqf and Ibtida, their different types, the rules to follow when encountering them, and how to decipher the symbols used to represent them.

International Waqf and Relief Foundation (IWARF) is a British registered charitable agency, which started in 2013, working across the globe in areas including Bangladesh, Eritrea, Palestine, Kashmir, Myanmar, Yemen and locally in the UK.