Empowering Jamaican Muslims through Waqf (Islamic Endowment)

 JamWaqf invests the donated funds in Shariah-compliant, stable opportunities. The original donation remains intact, and only the profits from these investments are used to support the Masjid, Islamic programs, and community welfare. 

 No. Any amount is welcomed. Waqf is about sincere giving for long-term benefit, so even small contributions become part of a continuous reward and ongoing community support. 

 Sadaqah is usually spent right away on immediate needs. Waqf, on the other hand, is perpetual: the original amount remains, and only its ongoing benefits are used. This creates long-term, sustainable support for the community. 

 Once a donation is designated as waqf, it becomes permanent and cannot be taken back. This is because waqf is meant to be a lasting charity that continues to benefit the community indefinitely. 

 A dedicated waqf management team or committee oversees the funds. They follow Islamic guidelines and will provide periodic reports so donors can see how the waqf is performing and how its profits are being used. 

 Generally, JamWaqf pools all donations to support the long-term sustainability of the Masjid and Muslim activities in Jamaica. However, if someone wants to dedicate their waqf to a specific area (like education or maintenance), they can speak with the committee to see what’s possible. 

 Yes. A donor can dedicate their waqf as a sadaqah jariyah on behalf of parents, relatives, or anyone they wish to honor. The reward continues for them as long as the waqf is benefiting people. 

 Its primary focus is the Masjid and Muslim activities in Jamaica, but depending on its mandate, JamWaqf can also support wider community needs such as education, da‘wah, youth development, or social welfare—always in line with Islamic principles. 

 Distributions typically happen periodically (for example: yearly or semi-annually), depending on investment performance and the policy set by the waqf committee. The aim is steady, sustainable growth while supporting community needs. 

 Yes. Anyone who wants to support the positive impact of the waqf on the community is welcome to contribute. The waqf will still be managed according to Islamic guidelines.