Awqaf Governance – The Road to Sustainability
By Dr Hisham Dafterdar, CPA Chairman, Awkaf Australia Awqaf organizations have long been recognized as tools to achieve sustainable social development goals (SDGs) as they…
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Awqaf Governance: Issues of Transparency and Disclosure
By Dr Hisham Dafterdar, CPA Chairman, Awkaf Australia “Awqaf” has been the buzzword for the last two decades. The sector’s growth is increasingly evident in…
Developing Awqaf: Challenges and Opportunities
By Dr Hisham Dafterdar, CPA Chairman, Awkaf Australia All through Islamic history, the waqf system has been at the forefront of all aspects of Islamic…
Awqaf à La Carte
At the heart of Islamic deeds of righteousness lies care for others. One of the most encouraged acts of caring in Islam is feeding the…
Banking on Awqaf
Awqaf is a vibrant economic sector accounting for a substantial share of the Islamic financial system. Awqaf operations dovetail into all sectors of the economy…
The Waqf Nazir – In the Hot Seat
The waqf is an institutionalized form of continuing charity. Creating a charitable waqf is a passive way of giving. Neither the waqifs nor the beneficiaries…
Awqaf Microfinance – Small is Beautiful
In Islam, lending is considered more of a charitable act than a commercial one. For a Muslim, it’s a matter of faith not to expect…
Awqaf and SMEs: Connecting the Dots
The waqf is the Islamic hallmark of social development, providing local solutions to local problems. The waqf system aims to reach an active and productive…
The Awqafability of SMEs
The institution of waqf is a feature of the socio-economic makeup of the Muslim society and one of the most effective mechanisms of its unity.…
The Waqf Brand: Business with Compassion
A brand is not just the visible elements such as a logo, a trademark or a tune that identifies and distinguishes a product or service…