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Certification & Compliance

Waqf

Establish and govern enduring charitable endowments with strategic guidance, scholarly rulings, and formal certification.

What to expect
Structuring & governance guidance
Scholarly rulings (fatawa)
Formal Waqf certification

What is the Waqf service?

Waqf — the endowment of an asset for perpetual benefit — is one of the great institutions of Islamic civilisation, and a powerful vehicle for lasting reward.

IFA advises on the structuring, governance, and certification of Waqf arrangements so they are both Shari'ah-sound and built to last.

What we cover

Establishing a Waqf

Setting up an endowment correctly — from the asset itself to its intended beneficiaries.

Structuring & governance

Designing durable structures and governance for the Waqf to run on for the long term.

Scholarly rulings

Fatawa on the questions that arise when creating or managing a Waqf.

Formal certification

Certifying that a Waqf arrangement is genuinely Shari'ah-compliant.

Who this service is for

Individuals, families, and institutions looking to establish, structure, or govern a Waqf (endowment) on sound Shari'ah footing.

How it works

1

Tell us about your matter

Book online and share a brief summary of your situation.

2

Choose a time

Pick a session date and time that suits you — sessions are held online.

3

Speak with a scholar

A focused session where a qualified scholar examines your circumstances in detail.

4

Receive your guidance

Clear guidance and, where relevant, a formal written ruling (fatwa) or certificate.

Ready to get started with Waqf?

Speak to a qualified scholar today. Clear fees, a confidential process, and a faith-aligned outcome.