The Ruling on Withdrawing the Intention to Endow Land as Waqf

Authored by: Dr. Muhammad Zia-ur-Rahman Azmi رحمہ اللہ


As long as the person has not practically carried out the endowment (waqf) of the land, and his intention was merely in thought, and he was hesitant, there is no hindrance in abandoning the idea of endowing it and adopting another plan. Thus, based on the circumstances, it is permissible to abandon the idea of waqf and adopt another idea. Leaving wealth for needy heirs is better than endowing it as waqf. Allah knows best.

[al-Fawzan: al-Muntaqa 97]

 

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Jazakum Allahu Khairan for sharing this detailed ruling. It's a reminder of how serious and binding Waqf intentions are once put into action, especially when public or community benefit is involved.


We often come across questions like this from students and parents in our online Quran learning sessions. Many people are unaware of the legal and spiritual implications of Waqf in Islam, so clarifying these rulings really helps. For anyone interested in learning more about such Islamic rulings along with Quranic education, there are some helpful discussions and resources available at Holy Quran Classes, where we also explore topics like Waqf and Islamic jurisprudence in our learning modules.


BarakAllahu feekum again for shedding light on this!