2.5 The institution of Waqf

• Meaning of waqf in Islam
• Types of waqf: waqf al-khayri and waqf al-ahli
• The basis of waqf in the Qur'an and Sunnah
• Administration of waqf in Kenya
• Waqf projects and their role in society
• Challenges facing the institution of waqf in Kenya
• Solutions to the challenges facing waqf
• Benefits of waqf as a basis of socio-economic empowerment

• explain the types of waqf in Islam to foster a sense of social responsibility
• describe the administration of waqf in Kenya
• examine the challenges faced by waqf institution in Kenya
• propose possible solutions to the challenges faced by waqf institution in Kenya
• assess the benefits of waqf as a basis of socio-economic empowerment
• appreciate the institution of waqf as a means of empowering Muslims

“What are the benefits of waqf?”

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1. The institution of waqf: meaning and place
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   Explain what waqf means and the place it holds in Islam.
2. The two types of waqf
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   Describe waqf al-khayri and waqf al-ahli and how they differ.
3. Waqf al-khayri: the public endowment
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   Explain the public endowment and the lasting projects it supports.
4. Waqf al-ahli: the family endowment
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   Explain the family endowment and how it serves relatives first.
5. The basis of waqf in the Qur'an and Sunnah
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   Show how the Qur'an and Sunnah support the institution of waqf.
6. Administration of waqf in Kenya
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   Describe how waqf is administered in Kenya through the Commission and trustees.
7. Waqf projects and their role in society
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   Identify waqf projects in Kenya and explain how they serve society.
8. Challenges facing the institution of waqf in Kenya
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   Examine the main challenges facing waqf in Kenya today.
9. Solutions to the challenges of waqf
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   Propose solutions to the challenges facing waqf in Kenya.
10. Benefits of waqf and review of the node
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    Assess the benefits of waqf and review the whole node.