Waqf.social is a global platform for creating, funding, and governing Islamic waqf endowments. We combine centuries of Islamic jurisprudence with modern technology to preserve wealth for eternity — in the way the Prophet ﷺ envisioned.
Three dimensions of this sacred institution
The Arabic root wa-qaf-a means 'to stand still' or 'to preserve.' A waqf is a voluntary, permanent endowment of property or assets for charitable purposes under Islamic law. Once designated as waqf, the asset can never be sold, inherited, or disposed of — it belongs to Allah in perpetuity.
For over 1,400 years, waqf has funded hospitals, schools, universities, mosques, public baths, fountains, and traveller inns. The institution once provided 75% of all public services in the Ottoman Empire. Waqf.social exists to restore this legacy for the modern world.
Waqf.social combines 1,400 years of Islamic jurisprudence with modern fintech, blockchain transparency, and global crowdfunding. We make it possible for any Muslim, anywhere, to create, fund, and govern a waqf endowment with full Shariah compliance.
“When Umar ibn al-Khattab (رضي الله عنه) acquired land in Khaybar, he came to the Prophet ﷺ and said: 'I have acquired something of great value which I have never had before. What do you command me?' He ﷺ said: 'If you like, you may endow it as waqf and give it in charity.'”
— Sahih Bukhari & Muslim
Six non-negotiable pillars that define every waqf on our platform
حماية أصل الوقف الدائمة
The waqf corpus (asl) is permanently locked and inalienable. Only the generated income (ghallah) is used for charitable purposes, ensuring the endowment serves the ummah across generations.
الامتثال الشرعي أولاً
Every project undergoes rigorous 5-stage review by qualified Islamic scholars. We apply Fiqh al-Awqaf standards from all four major Sunni madhabs and adhere to AAOIFI governance guidelines.
الوصول العالمي
We serve Muslim communities worldwide — from West Africa to Southeast Asia, from Europe to the Americas. Multilingual support, local currency acceptance, and jurisdiction-specific legal kits ensure no community is left behind.
الحوكمة الشفافة
Every transaction, governance decision, and audit is publicly accessible. On-chain records provide immutable proof of fund movement from contributor to beneficiary.
يقوده المجتمع
The ummah governs the waqf — not a single institution. Contributors participate in Shura (consultative voting), and the Expert Council ensures qualified oversight of all allocations.
لا رسوم على أصل الوقف
Waqf.social does not charge any fees on the waqf corpus or its generated income. Platform operations are funded entirely by a separate, voluntary WaqfChain Support Waqf.
Canton of Vaud, Switzerland
Waqf.social operates under Swiss foundation law — one of the world's most robust legal frameworks for non-profit endowments. The Swiss model provides:
The journey to reviving waqf for the global ummah
Q2 2026
PlannedPublic launch of waqf.social with the first wave of verified waqf projects from Cameroon, UAE, and Malaysia.
Q3 2026
PlannedOn-chain treasury goes live. Smart contracts automate fund allocation. WQF governance tokens and NFT certificates enabled.
Q4 2026
PlannedFirst batch of legal kits published for 5 countries. Open-access waqf research portal with Shariah policy papers.
Q1 2027
PlannedLegal kits for 20+ countries. Mobile app launch. AI Imam (NurulHikma) full multi-provider support with all languages.
Q2 2027
PlannedReal-time impact dashboards for every funded waqf. Automated zakat eligibility reports. Academic research partnerships.
Whether you want to fund a waqf, propose a project, or contribute your expertise — there is a place for you in this mission.