word

waqf

WAKF

wɑːkf

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waqf

Dictionary meaning

An Islamic endowment of property to be held in trust for a charitable purpose, such as a mosque, school, or hospital; an important institution in Islamic law and economics.

History and origin

Arabic — 'endowment, detention'.

Common mispronunciations

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