As part of its #Year of Giving initiatives, the Department of Endowment Development at Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation, AMAF, has organised a Ramadan majlis under the theme, ‘Endowment and the Year of Giving’.

Dr. Ahmed Al Haddad, Grand Mufti of Dubai, was the guest of honour at the majlis of Sheikh Mohammed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum in Dubai’s Nad Al Sheba area.

Tayeb Al-Rais, Secretary-General of AMAF, Ahmed Bu Shihab, Director of AMAF’s Endowment Development Department, and several other AMAF officials also participated in the event.

In his opening speech, Dr. Al Haddad highlighted the importance of endowments in Islam since the time of Prophet Muhammad, PBUH, and its current role in the public sphere. Furthermore, he offered an overview of the significant role played by charity and community organisations in the UAE in leveraging the endowment model to achieve community development objectives.

Attendees exchanged insights on ways to advance endowment and maximise its potential in serving various social segments. They also shared experiences and best practices in endowment work, and offered suggestions to ensure the continuity of endowment projects.

Source: WAM