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Welcome - Ahlan wa Sahlan - Jabulelwa Assalaamu Alaykum - Peace be upon you - ukuThula.
Awqaf SA welcomes you to this site. Here you can learn about the institution of Waqf, civil society philanthropic endowments, empowerment projects, and other interesting features. Please send us any suggestions or constructive criticisms about the site or about any aspect of Awqaf SA.
Awqaf SA together with its sponsors and
partners (Islamic Research & Training Institute (IRTI) (a member of the
Jeddah based Islamic Development Bank Group) and the Kuwait Awqaf Public
Foundation (KAPF) will be running a Southern Africa Waqf Training Course
during 4 - 6 December 2009. For further information email
info@awqafsa.org.za
The field of Waqf or Islamic Trusts/ Endowments is growing exponentially and requires professional advocacy, support, and management. Individuals, families, organisations, and institutions are being encouraged to establish endowments. It is imperative that knowledge and skills around Waqf be made available to all those interested in its theory and application within Muslim and other faith communities especially in the Southern African region. Theme: Establishing & Developing Organisational, Institutional and Family Awqaf
Aims and Objectives: v Familiarizing participants with the concepts and their application in Waqf management. v Establishing leadership skills in founding and managing Awqaf v Strengthening networks between participants to establish and promote relations between them and their organisations and communities. v To empower participants in the advocacy, establishment, and development of Waqf and Awqaf.
Who should attend: v Legal & Accounting firms and professionals; Ulama; Islamic Financial Institutions; Managers/ Leaders of Islamic Charitable Organisations and Trusts; Managers/Leaders of Masjid & Madressah Institutions; Managers/ Leaders of Islamic Schools; Individual and Family Trusts; Asset managers; Graduates in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Law, Shariah or equivalent v Community workers experienced in the above fields _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ The Islamic Vision of Development in the Light of Maqasid al-Shariah (Higher Objectives of the Shari'ah) M Omer Chapra
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Create your own Sadaqah Jariyyah/ Waqf Charity Endowment. As little or as much as you can afford. Manifold rewards from Allah… You too can buy unlimited Sadaqah Jariyyah / Waqf endowment units for as little as R1 each and reap rewards/thawaab forever.
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Guaranteed Repayment. Multiplied Returns. “Who will Loan to Allah a Beautiful Loan which Allah will double unto his/her credit and multiply many times?” Baqarah 2:245 Allah (swt) describes sadaqah or spending in charity as “a beautiful loan”. Can you miss the opportunity of leaving behind a charitable legacy no matter how small or big?
The National Awqaf Foundation of South Africa (Awqaf SA) specializes in the revival, promotion, development, investment, and protection of legacies or awqaf (sing: waqf) that you leave behind either during your lifetime or when you are gone. Any cash, property, shares, jewelry, coins, that you give away as a sadaqah Jariyyah will be treated as a beautiful loan and administered by Awqaf SA.
Our professional team will ensure that long after you have passed on… your legacy or beautiful loan will still be working for you…
Click here for forms and more details. ........................................................................................................................ awqafiNSiGHTS Newsletter 2008/1429 For all these stories in the latest awqafiNSiGHTS Newsletter ...click here .
For all these stories in the latest awqafiNSiGHTS Newsletter ...click here . ....................................................................................................................
The Muslim Charter Discussion Document is currently being circulated to organisations. If your organisation has not yet received it, please send us an email on info@awqafsa.org.za and we will email to you. .................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................... Why not give your charity to Awqaf SA? Give Waqf. Give Lillah. Give Zakaah. Give interest money. Find more ways of giving and projects you can support...more ...................................................................................................................... PART TIME ISLAMIC LAW COURSE OFFERED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL (UKZN) Students may register for selected modules. . For full details please
log into the UKZN website at
http://islamiclaw.ukzn.ac.za
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Maths & Science are major stumbling blocks in South African schools for learners among the poorest of the poor.
If you wish to help, or wish to contribute to the Education Endowment Fund contact Awqaf SA. .................................................................................................................................................................................................... Volunteering helps grow the soul and spirit. Join the Awqaf SA Volunteer Network today and be part of a historic, growing organization that serves not only humanity but all creation including the environment. more... Waqf originated directly under the approval and advice of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). The topic of Waqf is large but essential knowledge for anyone working for social development. more...
Generosity is Good for the Spirit... We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give! Make a Waqf Today!
................................................................................................................................................. Tree, Food, & Water Waqf Now you can contribute to an everlasting endowment that would continuously plant trees, grow food, and provide water to the poor and needy. Would you like to be part of it? Read more... ................................................................................................................................................. Tax incentives for donors when donating to Awqaf SA. more...
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Charter Discussion Document
