Frequently Asked Questions

A Waqf is the permanent dedication of an asset — money, property, land or a business — so that its income serves a defined purpose for as long as the Waqf exists.

No. The corpus of a waqf is preserved permanently under Sharia principles; only the income it generates is distributed.

Cash, residential or commercial property, land, agricultural assets, businesses and Sharia-compliant shares or investments can all form a Waqf.

We are a Waqf institution, not a charity. We build and manage productive, protected assets, and the returns they generate are directed to the purposes their founders define.

There is no fixed minimum — you can establish a waqf with a property, land, business or cash contribution, or join an existing waqf through waqf shares.

Yes. You define the purpose — one of our Waqf sectors — when the waqf is established, and returns are directed there for as long as the waqf exists.

A Waqf share lets you participate in a larger Waqf asset alongside others. Your share becomes part of a protected endowment whose returns serve the chosen sector.

Yes, waqf can be established as part of estate planning; speak to our team for guidance on structuring a bequest.

An independent Sharia board reviews and approves every waqf structure before it is established.

Assets are placed only in Sharia-compliant investments and managed by a dedicated team with a focus on preservation and ethical long-term growth.

Waqf International is governed by its Board of Directors, while the Waqf Institute is overseen by its Board of Trustees, each with clear responsibilities.

You receive access to our impact reporting, showing your Waqf asset and how its returns are distributed, alongside our independently audited annual report.

Yes. Each Waqf is recorded in our Waqf Registry with its asset, purpose and governing terms, so its status can be followed over time.

Yes. Independent auditors review our accounts each year, and the findings are published in our annual reports.