What was an endowment (waqf) in the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), does it remain an endowment until our present time?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what was endowed in the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and the time of the Companions, does it remain until the present time? And the time of the Companions, does it remain until the present time as an endowment? And what was taken and became known, is it permissible for us to reclaim it, even after a long time?
Answer:
This is referred to the scholars and the rulers, who look into it, who look into it according to the benefits that are realized for the Muslims. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what was endowed in the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and the time of the Companions, does it remain until the present time? And the time of the Companions, does it remain until the present time as an endowment? And what was taken and became known, is it permissible for us to reclaim it, even after a long time?
Answer:
This is referred to the scholars and the rulers, who look into it, who look into it according to the benefits that are realized for the Muslims. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1123 -2802] ما كان وقفا في عهد النبي ﷺ هل يبقى وقفا إلى وقتنا الحاضر؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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