National Waqf in the Spotlight – Podcast Feature & Impactful Fundraising

Welcome to the latest edition of the National Waqf Newsletter.

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In this issue, we’re excited to share highlights from our very first podcast feature, The well of Rūmā and the incredible success of our winter fundraising tour. Your unwavering support continues to make a meaningful impact, and we are truly grateful to have you on this journey with us.

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Jazakumullahu Khairan.

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Did you miss National Waqf’s feature on The Thinking Muslim Podcast?

The Waqf, or endowments, is an age-old Islamic method of supplying public services. Throughout Islamic history, this third space enabled entrepreneurs and the monies to donate to causes that would multiply their reward.

Many of the key services from health to education in history were funded by this method and it became a model of giving, emulated by many Westerners. Oxford University, it is said, built its endowment structure on the Waqf model.

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But what is a Waqf, and why do many call for its reintroduction today? My guest believes in this forgotten sunnah, and has set up an organisation the National Waqf. Maulana Tahir Talati is a trustee of National Waqf, an organisation looking to revive the practice of Awqaf.

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Muhammad Jalal - The Thinking Muslim

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The well of Rūmā (Bi’r Rūma)

Discover the incredible story of how Uthman ibn Affan رضي الله عنه transformed a simple well into a timeless charity—one that still benefits people today!

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National Waqf Winter 4-City, UK Wide, Fundraising Tour – £202,298.10 raised

Alhamdulillah, the National Waqf team have been busy touring  the United Kingdom in an effort to showcase our work on the British Isles. We are thrilled to share that we successfully raised £202,298.10 during our 4-city tour in Glasgow, London, Birmingham, and Cardiff, in partnership with Light Upon Light.

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We were honoured to be the charity partner hosting:

  • An Evening with Mufti Menk & Ali Hammuda in Glasgow‍
  • An Evening with Shaykh Wahaj Tarin & Shaykh Abu Bakr Zoud in London, Birmingham, and Cardiff

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Thanks to your generosity, the total amount raised includes:

  • £16,699 in Direct Debit Monthly Donations totalling £200,388 in Direct Debit Yearly Donations
  • £1,910.10 in Cash and Card Donations

Jazakumullahu Khairan to everyone who attended, donated, and supported these events. Your contributions are making a real impact, fostering stronger communities and supporting essential Waqf initiatives.

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A special thank you to Light Upon Light for organising these unforgettable evenings and to our esteemed speakers: Mufti Menk, Sheikh Ali Hammuda, Ustadh Wahaj Tarin, and Sheikh Abu Bakr Zoud.

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May Allah accept from us all. Ameen.

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