Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aldar Waqf City?
Aldar Waqf is an endowment city for orphans and supporting mothers, it consists of an Aldar’s Orphan’s and Mother’s Housing, Aldar School, Aldar Vocational Training Center, Aldar Masjid, communal spaces and commercial spaces that aim to generate income to support the endowment.
What does Aldar Waqf City offer?
Aldar Waqf City provides orphans and their supporting mothers with essential needs and support through housing, counseling, education, vocational training. Aldar also opens its doors for the surrounding communities to benefit from education, vocational training and job opportunities.
What are the amenities of Aldar Waqf City?
Each facility in Aldar is equipped with amenities that support its purpose and meet the needs of all residents. Our facilities are Aldar’s Orphan’s and Mother’s Housing, Aldar School, Aldar Vocational Training Center, Aldar Masjid, in addition to communal spaces such as playgrounds.
Learn more about our amenities through our About Us page.
Why is Aldar Waqf City a waqf project?
In Islam, waqf (also known as a charitable endowment) refers to the dedication of a property or asset for religious or charitable purposes, with the stipulation that its use or benefits be for the public good or a specific cause.
By donating to Aldar, you will be an owner of a share of Aldar City, which will be endowed and dedicated for the use and support of orphans and supporting mothers.
Is Aldar Waqf City Zakat Verified?
All of Aldar’s Waqf outlets accept Zakat donations and are verified as a rightful Zakat outlet by multiple Muslim scholars.
You can refer to our Zakat Policy to know more about how Aldar is Zakat eligible.
How can I donate to support a project?
You may donate through our website using your debit or credit card, or you may donate through a bank transfer.
Can I donate on the behalf of someone?
Yes, you may make a donation on behalf of someone else.
All you need to do is specify the name of the person you’re donating on behalf of in the comment box of your donation box, and the waqf share will be under their name.
If you’re planning to make this donation as a gift, you could make it through our Gift a Love One page and we will share the gift with your loved one directly.
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Who is the organization supporting Aldar Waqf City?
Aldar Waqf City is supported by the International Humanitarian Relief (IHR), which is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political organization committed to humanitarian service.
Aldar Waqf City enjoys administrative and financial independence, governed by a qualified board of directors composed of Syrian individuals with extensive experience in humanitarian and development fields. The board is dedicated to achieving the city’s goals of creating an endowment city for orphans and their supporting mothers, offering housing, education, and capacity building.