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Digging Wells in Poor Countries and Whether It Counts as an Endowment

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Question:
Does digging wells in poor countries count as an endowment (waqf)?

Answer:
Without a doubt, digging these wells, this provision of water, is among the best of benefits. Yes.
Source شرح عمدة الفقه لابن قدامة، شرح عمدة الفقه 02-02-1436هـ — alfawzan.live (57:27)

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