Waqf deeds registered & compliant
This criterion assesses whether the organization has properly registered and legally documented its waqf (endowment) assets in compliance with both Islamic principles and relevant legal frameworks. In the UK context, 'waqf registration' is evidenced through the charity’s governing/trust documentation, HM Land Registry title entries/restrictions for land, and permanent endowment fund accounting—rather than a separate state waqf registry. It evaluates the organization's commitment to establishing sustainable, perpetual assets with proper governance, documentation, and legal protection (Hifdh al-Mal). Waqf structures must satisfy charity/public benefit requirements; private/family waqf purposes are not charitable and require separate trust arrangements outside the charity.
Compliance 6
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Waqf asset classification and legal form documented for each assetDocumentation Essential
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Formal waqf deed documents (Trust Deed/Declaration) for all endowed assetsDocumentation Essential
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Legal registration with appropriate authorities (HMLR Official Copies)Compliance Essential
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Compliance with Charities Act 2011 land disposal/lease rules (CC28)Compliance Essential
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SORP-compliant endowment disclosures in accountsReporting Essential
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Defined governance structure (Mutawalli appointment, CC29 Conflicts)Governance Essential
Basic 2
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Clear separation of waqf and non-waqf assetsLeadership High
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Digital and physical backup of all documentationTechnology High
Good 5
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Procedural controls (Role owner, change workflow, annual reconciliation)Process Essential
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Documented donor acceptance policy (rejecting private benefit)Governance Essential
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Consultation with both legal and Shariah expertsStakeholder Engagement High
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Comprehensive asset inventory and valuationLeadership High
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Transparent public disclosure of waqf statusTransparency High
Better 2
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Multiple layers of oversight and protectionLeadership High
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Contingency planning for changing circumstancesSustainability High
Best 1
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International best practice benchmarkingExcellence Medium
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