The Amir, Àbuja Muslim Forum (AMF) Alh Abdurrazaq Tunde Ajani has charge Muslims to contribute toward the advocacy and growth of Waqf within FCT and beyond inoder to guaranteed a Society with Equality, Development and Social Justice.
Ajani stated this in Abuja during a public lecture orgànise by the AMF to create awareness on the benefits of Waqf to the general public.
” Today’s gathering is a testament to our shared commitment to advancing the cause of Islamic endowment (Waqf) as a powerful tool for sustainable development and social welfare in our society. The institution of Waqf has, throughout Islamic history, played a pivotal role in building communities, funding education, healthcare, relief services, and ensuring continuity weof charity long after the donor’s lifetime.
As Allah (SWT) reminds us in the Glorious Qur’an:“The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed of grain that sprouts seven ears; in every ear there are a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies for whom He wills.” (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:261) Indeed, the beauty of Waqf lies in its everlasting reward a form of Ṣadaqah Jāriyah that continues to benefit both the giver and the community. It is therefore our collective duty to revive and strengthen this noble practice, especially in our contemporary context where the need for sustainable Islamic financing and social welfare structures has become more pressing than ever.
Our lecture today will, In shā’ Allāh, deepen our understanding of Waqf, explore its modern applications, and inspire renewed commitment among individuals and institutions to contribute to its growth.
Waqf, an Islamic endowment has been instrumental in providing essential services like Education, Healthcare, and Infrastructure to Communities, Promoting Social Justice and Equity
Abuja Muslim Forum (Waqf Team) has put in place some strategies to use Waqf as potential tool to alleviate Poverty and Empower Muslim Households in Abuja, particularly through initiatives like cash Waqf, where donations are invested to generate income for Public benefit.
With the Lecture theme, ” Waqf as a perpetual Charity, Reviving the spirit of sustainable benevolence in Islam” , the guest lecturer, Prof Abubakar Lamido, said there are different ways Muslims can could partake in Waqf and they are at Liberty to choose any one that they deem comfortableb for them, stressing that the benefits are enormous toward the development of society and mankind.
Chairmàn of the Occasion, Prof Shehu Salisu while appreciating the forum effort call on AMF to increase Advocacy and to initiate Waqf projects that will be of benefits to Muslim faithfuls in FCT.
Waqf is an Islamic concept In simple terms, Waqf refers to the dedication or allocation of property or assets for charitable or religious purposes, like building mosques, schools, or hospitals. It’s like a trust or endowment, where the assets are used for the benefit of the community, and the benefits are usually long-term
In Nigeria, you might see Waqf properties being used for various community development projects.
