General
Waqf is an inalienable charitable endowment. The term literally means “confinement and prohibition,” signifying that the donated assets are to be preserved and used for charitable or religious purposes indefinitely.
A waqf donor should be: A free adult having ownership of the donated asset. Offering the waqf voluntarily and uncoerced. Of sound mind and fully aware of their decision.
Conditions include: The waqf must be devoted for charity or benefit. The source of the waqf assets must be lawful (halal). The assets should be clearly defined and tangible. The donation must be unconditional and with no strings attached. The Waqf must be explicitly declared and ideally documented. The Waqf assets should be owned entirely by the donor (not shared). The waqf should have the potential to be continuous.
The most notable and first waqf in Islam is the Well of Ruma in Madinah, purchased by Uthman ibn Affan (RA) to benefit the community perpetually.
All three are charitable acts under Islamic law: Zakat is an obligatory annual contribution. Sadaqah Jariyah is a voluntary ongoing charity. Waqf is a perpetual endowment where the asset remains intact, and only its returns benefit others.
Waqf shares with The Waqf Fund
Step 1: Choose your preferred waqf share. Step 2: Donate a waqf share. Step 3: The Waqf Fund invests your donation in a low-risk, Sharia-compliant investment chosen by our investment committee. Step 4: Most of the income is used to support your chosen charity projects. Step 5: A portion is reinvested to grow your waqf year after year.
All our investments are reviewed by a panel of scholars specialising in waqf. The Waqf Fund is a subsidiary of the well-established humanitarian organisation Human Appeal, operating with full transparency and professional oversight.
The Waqf Fund aims to reach a 100% donation policy. If our Waqf Support Fund (which covers administrative costs) cannot fully cover all expenses, we may use a maximum of 10% of donations for admin, otherwise 100% of your donation goes to your waqf donation. Opting into Gift Aid helps to further reduce our costs, at no expense to the person donating.
The Waqf Fund offers multiple waqf shares including orphan care waqf, emergency aid waqf, education support waqf, healthcare waqf, food aid waqf, livelihood support waqf, and more.
We accept donations via debit/credit card (online or by phone), PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, bank transfers, and postal cheques.
All donations are pooled and invested in low-risk, Sharia-compliant ventures such as commercial real estate. The income is distributed across your chosen waqf sectors, and a portion is reinvested to ensure the fund continues to grow and provide perpetual benefit.
My donations
You will receive a personalised certificate by email detailing the type and number of waqf shares. If you’re in the UK and prefer a printed certificate, you can request one.
Yes. You can donate a waqf share on behalf of anyone — for example, your parents, a loved one, or someone you wish to honour.
Yes. A waqf share is one of the most impactful gifts for a loved one who has passed away and it is Islamically valid. The certificate you receive will show the name of the honoured person.
You can donate through our website, by phone, by bank transfer, or by post. Visit our “Ways to Donate” page for details.
Yes — you can include The Waqf Fund in your will, allowing your gift to be invested on your behalf and provide you with ongoing reward after your lifetime.
Yes. Waqf originally referred to land and property donations, but The Waqf Fund also accepts halal, Sharia-compliant stock and share contributions.
Yes. You’ll receive a digital waqf certificate confirming your donation, and a physical copy can be requested if you are based in the UK.
No. Your waqf donation will be used in the sector you selected. However, if you wish to amend your choice, please contact us within 24 hours of donating. If unsure which sector to choose, you can donate a general charity waqf, which supports multiple causes.
Gift Aid allows The Waqf Fund to claim back an additional 25p for every £1 you donate — at no extra cost to you as it is deducted from government taxes.
Projects
The Waqf Fund has funded numerous projects, such as providing clean water, education, medical care, and food aid to vulnerable communities worldwide.
Our projects have been implemented in Gaza, Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iraq, Somalia, and the UK.
Yes. We send our supporters an annual report detailing: The value of your original Waqf donation The investment it contributed to The yearly income it generated The charitable projects it helped fund
Investments
The Waqf Fund invests in low-risk, Sharia-compliant assets — primarily tenanted freehold commercial real estate — to ensure stable, long-term returns and the sustainability of your Waqf.
Our Investment Committee researches and reviews potential investments, ensuring each opportunity meets our standards for financial safety, ethical integrity, and Sharia compliance before proceeding.
