Waqfs

The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: “When a person dies, his works end, except for three: ongoing charity, knowledge that is benefited from, and a righteous child who prays for him.” [Muslim, Tirmidhi, and others]

If you are interested in making a one-time donation but in a manner that benefits the Foundation yearly, you can contribute to our general waqf. We will invest the money and apply the yearly returns to one of our non-profit programs. Generally, returns are 5-7% per year. For example, if you donate $40,000 and we are able to invest it and earn a 5% yearly return, $2,000 will be used each year, while not decreasing the principal at all. Ongoing charity, or sadaqah jariya, is an excellent way for you to create a long-term impact and earn endless reward.

Another option would be to have us create a specific waqf from your donation that will be used to finance a scholarship. For more details on creating a special scholarship. Visit our scholarships page.