أثر الوثيقة الوقفية في الحفاظ على الدور التنموي للأوقاف

Abstract EN

One of the most critical factors in preserving the developmental role of Awqaf is presented in this paper.

The waqf declaration or document, is considered the governing bylaw which guides the present and future track of waqf for years to com.

The waqf declaration needs to be articulated and written in a very robust and clear language.

This paper shows some pitfalls in waqf declarations, which are usually phrased and dictated by the " Waqif (waqf’s donor)" as an individual, with short sighting for future needs.

The importance of phrasing and broadening the language of the declaration to make it robust against mishandling, or misinterpretation by internal or external bodies.

Careful articulation of all phrases in the waqf declaration requires clear identification of the "substance of waqf", the structure of its trustees, beneficiaries, spending policies, and investments strategies.

A well written waqf declaration, can only be achieved by collective efforts of experts in multidiscipline and interrelated fields like Shari’ah, management, legal, social, investment, and futuristic planners.

Corrective measures from within the Waqf bodies to enhance waqf declaration is needed to regain the developmental role of waqf, along with other efforts from authorities and waqf regulating bodies