The Role of Waqf (endowment) in the scientific Research in Palestine

Abstract

The role of Waqf in education ,scientific research , culture and aiding the needy in the Islamic word and Palestine . in particular , can't be denied . This role was represented in constructing the Arab –Islamic civilization model. In fact , the mosques were really considered as universities joined by students from all other countries in the world . This research studies the role of Waqf in supplementing the scientific research in Palestine . It includes five themes : 1. The first shows what Waqf really is . 2. The second is about the role of Waqf in supplementing educational institutions. 3. The third is about the role of Waqf in supplementing cultural institutions. 4. The fourth deals with the most important problems facing Waqf in accomplishing its tasks . 5. The fifth deals with the ways to over come such problems. The research concludes with some recommendations