by NWF Team | Jul 15, 2020 | History, Popular Culture
The Waqf was integral to the Third Sector of pre-modern Muslim societies, acting as a conduit between those with the resources to provide those without. In assuming such a role, their establishment was also a reflection of what was important to the communities in...
by NWF Team | Jul 9, 2020 | Current Affairs
In this thoughtful article, Dr Zara Khan on behalf the Yaqeen Institute, considers the potential of waqfs to address the economic troubles confronting the world today. She spotlights the growing despondency emerging in farming communities and the wealth disparities...
by NWF Team | Dec 20, 2020 | Current Affairs, History, Popular Culture
Religion, culture, arts, literature and philosophy have focused on ideas, which put the people in the centre, throughout history. These ideas aimed that people spend happier and peaceful lives. In this context, the assignment of the people is to find and bring out the...
by NWF Team | Dec 20, 2020 | Current Affairs, History, Popular Culture
WAQF-MAKING i.e. giving a capital gift to Allah from one’s wealth, no matter how small or big, or whatever asset it might be, for some or other charitable cause, for one’s family or both, has been part of Islamic culture and civilisation over the centuries, from the...
by NWF Team | Jun 30, 2020 | History
The annals of history is enriched by extraordinary individuals: rulers, generals, judges, artisans, artists and intellectuals. Their contributions and legacy continues to influence and inspire us today. Yet greatness is not forged by individual efforts alone. When we...
