Revival of the Concept of Waqf among Scholars in Adamawa State Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume V, Issue VI, June 2021 | ISSN 2454–6186

Revival of the Concept of Waqf among Scholars in Adamawa State Nigeria

Aminu Yakubu¹, Salihu Muhammad Abubakar² , Malami Muhammad Garba³, Fadimatu Ahmad Jika^4
1Adamawa State Polytechnic School of Continuing Education Islamic Studies Department
²Adamawa State Polytechnic School of Continuing Education Islamic Studies Department
³School for Secondary Education, Arts and Social Sciences, Federal College of Education, Yola Adamawa State
⁴Adamawa State Polytechnic School of Continuing Education Islamic Studies Department

Abstract:- Waqf as an Islamic charitable endowment, it has played a dynamic role in the socio-economic activities of Muslims all over the world. Studies have revealed that waqf has worked as an effective tool for improving socio-economic condition in several Muslims countries all over the world. The concept of waqf has been in existence for the long period of time in most Muslim communities. However, in most of the Muslim community the concept is still new in the public. The purpose of this paper is to revive the concept of waqf among scholars in Adamawa state Nigeria, to create awareness among on the substantial role of waqf on socio-economic development and to demand on people both the rich and the middle class to participate in waqf for the advantage of Ummah. The paper adopted qualitative research approach through interview. However, structural interview was conducted with five Islamic scholars in Adamawa state. The findings show that even among the scholars the familiarity of the concept of waqf is partial, majority of the scholars does not know much about developing waqf as well as the economic important of waqf. Therefore, the scholars, intellectuals, and practitioners of waqf have a vivacious role to play in creating awareness and sensitization among scholars on the general concept of waqf and its significant role in humanitarian and economic development of Muslims community.

Keyword; Revival, concept, scholars

Introduction

The institution of charitable trust is unique in performing a multitude of functions simultaneously. It is created to serve charitable purposes in continuity; to make separation of legal and beneficial interests of a single property; to rectify an unjust enrichment made through fraudulent activities. One of this charitable trust that exist and pay services for a long period is waqf. Historically, waqf had been long used as one of the famous tools for poverty reduction among people. Distinctly from religious purposes as building mosque and schools. However, waqf has played a significant role in the socio-economic part (Kayadibi, Polat, Fidan, & Kayadibi, 2014).

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