الوقف التعليمي من الجذور الحضارية إلى الاستدامة المعاصرة

The historical and cultural development of the waqf system made it the most important avenue for financing educational and cultural institutions in Muslim societies, thus having a clear impact on the formation of the structure of Arab-Islamic civilization. The waqf system remains capable today of achieving the same cultural impact, particularly with regard to building educational institutions and equipping them with modern technological equipment, in pursuit of renewed scientific, technological, and cultural advancement for the Muslim world.

Many indicators point to a real crisis in our Arab and Islamic world in university education, in terms of funding and the connection of university education to the government budget and the great dependence on it.

Hence the importance of the message in trying to obtain the necessary funding, as a continuous and stable source of income away from government funding, to find a solution for educational institutions at their various stages.

Harvard University’s endowment is one of the oldest and wealthiest university endowments. Founded in 1636, the university consistently ranks among the world’s top universities and is one of the largest in the world in terms of its endowment, as well as its size and facilities. Harvard University reported in a press release that its endowment reached $41.8 billion in 2020 , and it boasts 49 faculty members who have won Nobel Prizes, including 11 economists.

Therefore, it is a great and continuous endowment, and under its auspices global scientific services were established. One of the reasons for studying it is to present the message of Islam to the world. Another reason for studying it is to benefit from its experience and develop educational institutions in a way that serves Islam and Muslims, and to take it as a model for development.

The most important thing the book offers

• An introduction to the Waqf system and its historical and cultural development.
• Clarifying the role of endowments in financing educational and cultural institutions in Islamic societies.
• A statement on the importance of endowments in supporting university education and reducing dependence on government funding.
• Presenting the Harvard University endowment experience as a model for sustainable educational endowments.
• Benefiting from successful experiences in developing educational institutions and serving the community.
• Emphasizing the role of endowments in achieving scientific, technological and civilizational progress .

Who is this book suitable for?

The book is suitable for those interested in Islamic history and civilization, the Waqf system, finance, university education, and the development of educational institutions , as well as researchers and students in the fields of economics, management, and education.

Book specifications

• Title: Educational Endowments: From Cultural Roots to Contemporary Sustainability
• Author:   Dr. Rami Kamal
• Edition: First Edition
• Date: 1447 AH – 2026 AD