Waqf is a practice in Islam which is currently increasingly in demand. Waqf is indeed different from other types of almsgiving. Basically, waqf means withholding property to be used for the benefit of the general public. Of course, the treasures that are represented must provide benefits in the long run for those in need. One of the pillars of waqf validity is the existence of a waqf recipient. The person who receives the waqf is referred to as mauquf ‘alaih. Check out the full review below
About Mauquf ‘Alaih
Waqf is done to withhold property and is used in the public interest which teaches the lesson that sharing among brothers and sisters should be done by Muslims. The person who receives the waqf is called mauqul ‘alaih. In Islam, the candidates for waqf recipients who belong to this group are quite diverse. The scholars agree that there are 2 types of mauquf ‘alaih groups, namely:
- Mauqul ‘alaih muayyan, and
- Mauquh ‘alaih ghoiru muayyan
For more details, here is a more in-depth review of the 2 groups of waqf recipients:
Mauquf ‘Alaih Muayyan
Mauquf ‘alaih mu’ayyan is a group of zakat recipients who are mentioned directly and specifically at the time of the waqf pledge. Under certain conditions, the party of the waqf giver or wakif can also feel the benefits of the waqf property he has waqfed. One example of mauquf ‘alaih mu’ayyan is someone who donated his estate to construct a mosque. After the mosque is established, the waqfed can also carry out prayers or prayers in the mosque.
Mauquh ‘Alaih Ghairu Muayyan
The second group of waqf recipients is mauquf ‘alaih ghoiru muayyan. This group is a group of waqf recipients not specifically mentioned in the waqf pledge. This group generally has difficult economic conditions, such as the poor, the poor, and the poor. In addition, waqf recipients can also come from jihadist parties or fighting in the way of Allah SWT.
Can waqf recipients be non-Muslims?
As is well known, waqf does provide enormous benefits for Muslims. With waqf, a well-off person can facilitate underprivileged people by Islamic law. However, can waqf also be given to non-Muslims?
The answer is yes! Because waqf is intended so that the property owned can be useful for the surrounding community. However, there are a few things you need to pay attention to. That is:
Giving Waqf from Muslims to Non-Muslims
As reviewed above, giving waqf property to people entitled to receive waqf even though non-Muslims are very permissible. Of course, with the note that the waqf property is intended for good and useful purposes. For example, waqf treasures in the form of wells to facilitate access to clean water. Or, it could also be a waqf in the form of a building to rest for travelers. However, the waqf property becomes invalid if the purpose of the waqf is to build a place of worship.
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Granting Waqf from Non-Muslims to Muslims
What if the party or person entitled to receive waqf is a non-Muslim group with the recipient being Muslim? The answer is that the law of the waqf is still valid, aka allowed. With note, the purpose of the waqf is in line with Islamic sharia law. For example, it is intended for the construction of mosques. This waqf practice has been in effect since the time of the leadership of the Prophet Muhammad SAW.
Thus a complete review of the designation of the person who received the waqf. For those who want to waqf through Dompet Dhuafa, now everything can be done online. Dompet Dhuafa has launched the Waqf Online feature, making it easier for donors from all over the archipelago. You can distribute waqf from anywhere and anytime. Come on, try it now!
