The North American Islamic Trust (NAIT) is a waqf, the historical Islamic equivalent of an American trust or endowment, serving Muslims in the United Statesand their institutions.

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But the world of Islam, in his view, has been held back by institutions like the waqf, a sort of Islamic charity which people sometimes use to create jobs for their families.

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On October 7th, Nazareth's District Court ruled that the land in question did not belong to al-Waqf but to the state, and it was therefore up to the government to decide its fate.

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Moreover the institution of the waqf, or endowment, is a central pillar of Islamic society, and this Deed therefore provides an important record of political and economic administration in Central Asia at a time of great dynamism and change.

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