Waqf literally means hold, confinement, prohibition or causing a thing to stop or stand still. The legal meaning of Waqf according to Imam Abu Hanifa, is the detention of specific thing in the ownership of waqf and the devoting of its usufruct in charity, to the poor or other god objects in the manner of ariyah or commodate loan. According the Islamic jurists, waqf is permanent dedication by a muslim of any property, such as a way that is suitable for charity or for religious objects. Meaning of Waqf according to the Law there are divide by two general waqf and special waqf. General waqf means dedication in perpetuity of the capital and income of property for pious, religious or charitable purposes recognised by the muslim law and property so dedicated. Special waqf a dedication in perpetuity of the capital of property for pious, religious or charitable purposes recognised by the muslim law, the income of the property being paid to persons or for purposes specified in the waqf, and the property so dedicate.
Al-Quran has clearly mentioned that waqf institution is for the humans to do good deeds for the society. Allah decreed (Never will you attain the good (reward) until you spend (in the way of Allah) from that which you love. And whatever you spend indeed, Allah is knowing of it. Waqf is much needed in Islam although it is not compulsory.
As we know waqf has long existed, as the hadith, Ibn Umar reported: Umar acquired land in Khaibar. He came to Allah’s Apostle (saw) and sought his advice in regard to it. He said: Allah’s Messenger, I have acquired land in Khaibar. I have never acquired more valuable for me than this, so what do you command I do with it? Thereupon the Prophet (saw) said: If you ...
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Moreover, the waqf plays an important role in the economic development of muslim who can guarantee social security. The property distributed and advantage together. Indirectly, it can help governments and developing countries. In terms of education, the waqf will help educational institutions through the contribution of assets or in the form of cash waqf. Al-Azhar University is one example of a successful education endowment that has made a significant contribution to the Muslims.
Although the Qur'an does not mention clearly about the word of waqf, however, claims that Muslims are racing to implement any kind of good that did benefit provided explicitly in the Qur'an, as Allah says:
It means: “But that He may try you (in the exercise) that was presented to you. Thus the goal of doing good (believe and do good) deeds."
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This passage is saying that you must be careful what you do, and only practice the good things in life. There are many punishments for the evil things that a person does, a...
...f the warring tribes was obtaining booty, or riches, not following the scriptures of the Quran or examples of Mohammed
correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work" (NIV
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