Smoke
Waqf & Endowments
Leave a legacy that serves the community long after your lifetime — through the Islamic tradition of permanent endowment.
Understanding Waqf
An Institution as Old as Islam Itself
إِذَا مَاتَ الْإِنسَانُ انْقَطَعَ عَنْهُ عَمَلُهُ إِلَّا مِنْ ثَلَاثَةٍ: صَدَقَةٌ جَارِيَةٌ
“When a person dies his deeds cease, except for three: a continuing charity…” — Sahih Muslim
A Waqf (pl. Awqaf) is an Islamic endowment — a portion of wealth set aside permanently in the name of Allah, whose benefit flows continuously to the community. The principal is preserved; only its returns are spent.
Historically, Awqaf funded universities (including al-Azhar), hospitals, libraries, and public infrastructure across the Muslim world. The institution ensured that critical services were never held hostage to political cycles or donor fatigue.
At Smoke, we are rebuilding this tradition in Abuja — starting with our mosque and school, with the intention of expanding as the endowment grows.
How a Waqf contribution works
01
You contribute
You donate any amount to a named Waqf project. The contribution is recorded in your name as a Sadaqah Jariyah — a continuous charity.
02
The principal is preserved
Your contribution is pooled with others and invested in Shari'ah-compliant instruments. The principal itself is never spent.
03
Returns fund the purpose
Annual returns from the investment are used exclusively for the stated purpose — mosque running costs, teacher salaries, scholarships.
04
Reward continues
As long as the endowment is active and the community benefits, your reward accumulates — even long after your passing.
Current Projects
Active Waqf Funds
No active Waqf projects are listed yet.