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Resources
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Structuring Waqf for Impactful and Sustainable Benefits
Structuring Waqf for Impactful and Sustainable Benefits explores how modern waqf institutions can preserve endowed assets, generate sustainable income, strengthen governance, and maximise long-term social impact. Presented by Dr. Shamsiah Bte Abdul Karim of Pergas Investment Holdings Pte Ltd at t...
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Designing a Waqf Development Plan
This session, presented by Dr Hassan Mahfooz at the International Waqf Conference in Port Louis, Mauritius, explores how a waqfnama can be translated into a practical and sustainable waqf development plan. It explains how waqf development turns the waqif’s purpose and intention into clear decisio...
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Waqf Governance Models: Principles, Ethics, and Accountability
The session examines the ethical foundations of waqf governance, highlighting key Islamic principles including amanah (trust), ‘adalah (justice), shura (consultation), mas’uliyyah (accountability), taqwa (God-consciousness), and ihsan (excellence). It explains the concept of dual accountability,...
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Waqf: Concept, Jurisprudence, Evolution & Modern Application
This session, presented by Sheikh Professor Faizal Ahmad Manjoo, explores waqf (Islamic endowment) from its classical fiqh foundations to its modern applications as a sustainable socio-economic instrument. It examines the definition, pillars, legal principles and historical development of waqf, w...
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Waqf case studies from UK
This session, presented by Sheikh Professor Faizal Ahmad Manjoo at the Waqf Conference Mauritius 2026, explores how modern Waqf investment funds can transform charitable giving into a sustainable, perpetual source of social impact. The Human Appeal Waqf Fund model focuses on investing endowment c...
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The Maldives Experience
Explore the evolution of waqf in the Maldives, from centuries-old religious and community endowments to modern, income-generating waqf models. The session by Prof. Dr. Aishath Muneeza examines how the Maldives is using public-finance trust funds, digital donations, productive commercial assets, I...
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Innovative Waqf Models for Modern Socio-Economic Challenges
This session by Dr. Shamsiah Bte Abdul Karim explores innovative waqf models for addressing modern socio-economic challenges, drawing on Singapore’s experience in the professional management, development, and financing of waqf assets. The presentation examines how waqf can contribute to poverty r...
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Essential Elements of a Waqf Deed
The session examined the essential elements of a waqf deed and the importance of effective waqf documentation for protecting assets, beneficiaries, and the founder's intentions. It explained how a properly documented waqf establishes the purpose of the endowment, identifies the waqf property and...
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Wakaf in Singapore
Discover the history, legal framework, and development strategies behind Waqf in Singapore. This presentation by Dr Shamsiah A. Karim explores how Singapore transformed centuries-old Islamic endowments into a modern, professionally managed Waqf system that supports sustainable community development.
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Towards a New Era of Waqf Creation and Development in Africa
Explore how waqf in Africa can be revived and transformed into a sustainable tool for community empowerment, socio-economic development, poverty reduction, and social welfare. Drawing on the South African experience and examples from Uganda, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Nigeria, Kenya, Algeria, Mauritius,...
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Understanding the parties involved in Waqf and their roles
Waqf is a structured Islamic charitable and social institution involving several parties with distinct roles and responsibilities. Understanding the relationship between the waqif, waqf asset (mawquf), beneficiaries (mawquf ‘alayh), mutawalli and supervisory authorities is essential for effective...
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Awqaf (Mauritius) Foundation (AMF) and Its Objectives
The Awqaf (Mauritius) Foundation (AMF) is a Shariah-compliant institution established in November 2022 under the Foundations Act 2012 to preserve, protect, develop, and manage waqf assets in Mauritius. Its mission is to ensure that waqf properties and resources continue to generate lasting benefi...
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Waqfs in Mauritius
Waqfs in Mauritius are Islamic charitable endowments governed by the Waqf Act 1941 and supervised by the Board of Waqf Commissioners. A waqf involves the permanent dedication of property or its income for religious, charitable, or other purposes recognised by Muslim law.
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History of Waqf
History of Waqf Since the Time of the Prophet ﷺ explores the origins, principles and historical development of waqf (Islamic endowment) from the time of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to its contemporary revival. Dr. Salma Sairally explains how waqf developed as a form of sadaqah jariyah (continuous charity)...
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Opening address: International Waqf Conference 3 - 5 September 2026
Waqf in Mauritius: History, Legislation and Current Challenges This presentation explores the history and development of Waqf in Mauritius, from the challenges surrounding mosque ownership and administration before dedicated legislation to the enactment of the Waqf Act in 1941. It highlights the...
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Le waqf, élément fédérateur et catalyseur
L’état d’abandon du marché Muhammad Ali Jinnah, à Plaine Verte, avec une espace centrale sous-exploitée et des emplacements commerciaux occupés par quelques survivants, tandis que d’autres sont carrément fermés, permet de croire que c’est le résultat d’un acte de sabotage délibéré, voire cynique...
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Construire le pouvoir économique par le Waqf
S’il y une leçon, peut-être la seule, à tirer du génocide de Gaza, c’est l’impuissance et l’impotence de l’Ummah. Bien que nous soyons plus de 20% de la population mondiale, nos cris, nos appels en vue de mettre un terme au génocide, toutes nos larmes et nos supplications n’ont servi à rien.
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Le rôle d’un Code d’éthique dans la gestion du waqf
Un code d’éthique est défini comme une déclaration de principes et un ensemble de règles de conduite à utiliser pour guider le comportement des personnes travaillant dans une institution waqf. Il comprend des valeurs, des normes et des mœurs qui indiquent formellement et clairement si une action...
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The future of awqaf AI – Bumps in the road
Artificial intelligence (AI) is getting a lot of media coverage, but what does it mean for awqaf? In the rapidly evolving landscape of the nonprofit sector, the integration of AI technologies has emerged as a game-changer with the potential to improve the way awqaf organisations operate and fulfi...
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Innovative structures to invigorate the waqf sector
Waqf originally developed as a charitable instrument to achieve social and religious causes. Traditionally, it has been known as a religious contribution that is made for the development of immovable assets such as construction of buildings for mosques and madrassahs, and acquisition of land for...