The Role of Endowments in Supporting Students of Knowledge

One of the most prominent forms of Muslims' care for knowledge is the endowment of knowledge. This concept, known as 'waqf' in Islamic jurisprudence, involves the dedication of assets, such as land or money, to a specific purpose, in this case, education. It is represented in building schools, Qur'anic recitation centers, and Quranic schools, endowing them with spending on teachers and students and educational needs such as tablets, inkwells, clothing, lighting oil, etc. Our research objectives are to encourage researchers and students of knowledge and help them to continue their studies, to invest endowment money in sponsoring students of knowledge, and to clarify the forms of Muslims' care for knowledge (endowment for knowledge), which is represented in building schools, reading rooms, and Quranic schools and endowing them for spending on teachers and students and educational needs such as tablets, inkwells, clothing, lighting oil, and the like. We also address the research problem of some researchers struggling to continue their academic careers due to low expenses. Our research results highlight the significance of endowments for education, their profound impact, and their pivotal role in disseminating knowledge. We stress the importance of collaboration between the charitable and government sectors in establishing schools, meeting their needs, providing libraries, and ensuring educational opportunities for students of knowledge.