As Ramadhan 2023G/1444H draws to a close, there is an opportunity to contribute to a fund for endless rewards.
“Baitul Maal New Zealand aspires to grow its Waqf fund value to well over NZ $1 million over the next 10 years,” said Mohammed Afiz, Chairperson of Baitul Maal New Zealand.
“This will set the foundation for providing an ongoing stream of income to be used for various community projects and deserving causes, in sha Allah.”
Read more about the concept of Waqf here.
“Since the creation of the first Waqf, a large number of Awqaaf have made a significant contribution to socioeconomic, cultural, and religious development throughout Islamic history. Al Azhar Masjid and University in Cairo, Egypt is one famous example of a Waqf.”
Donate to the bank account number 02-0428-0327477-004, or by entering the amount and choosing Waqf from the drop-down menu here.
Baitul Maal New Zealand was established by the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) in 2011 to resurrect the Islamic Baitul Maal (“House of wealth”) system for the collection and distribution of Islamic charity and to introduce to New Zealand the concept of Waqf (perpetual trust for charitable purposes).
Read more about Baitul Maal New Zealand here.
