Law & Rights
Legal Principles of Security Personnel's Work
Without a basic law regulating the separation of powers and defining their authorities, there is no legal or constitutional guarantee against any authority exceeding its powers.
Stewardship of Endowments (Waqf)
- Arabic
Description
Islamic law came to organize human life and arrange people's affairs, and it guided them on how to invest their money and how to spend it. The endowment (waqf) is among its most important institutions, and its stewardship is a key responsibility.
What the presentation covers
The presentation explains the role of the endowment steward (nazir), the rules governing the administration of endowments and the steward's duties.
Concept and types of endowments
Appointment, powers and duties of the steward
Investing endowment assets and distributing revenue
Accountability and good governance
It suits training programs on charitable and endowment management.
Objectives
- Explain the concept of the endowment and its place in Islamic law.
- Define the role of the endowment steward and how stewards are appointed.
- Identify the steward's powers, duties and responsibilities.
- Understand how endowment assets are invested and their revenues spent.
- Recognize the principles of accountability and good governance in endowments.
- Apply the rules of stewardship to practical situations.
Who it's for
Endowment stewards and staff of endowment and charitable institutions Trainers and researchers in Islamic economics and Sharia Students of Sharia and law and those interested in charitable work
Version 1 — updated 17 October 2026
We keep the content up to date; every download gets the latest version.
Related presentations
- PowerPoint
- PowerPoint
Law & RightsLegal Reading
Introduces the analysis of legal texts, a core skill for law students and practitioners.
- PowerPoint
Law & RightsSkills for Drafting Wills and Endowments
Covers how Islam regulates the disposal of an estate after death and the rights related to it beyond inheritance, with skills for drafting wills and endowments.
- PowerPoint
Law & RightsPreparing Contracts and Agreements
Explains that a contract is the first source of obligation, and why understanding its legal aspects helps prevent disputes.
- PowerPoint
Law & RightsSkills for Drafting Work Contracts
A presentation on drafting work contracts, covering work as the core element of the contract and the historical development of employment agreements.
- PowerPoint
Law & RightsSocial Security System
A presentation on the social security system, tracing how people first relied on kinship-based family solidarity.
- PowerPoint
Law & RightsLegal Contracts
The contract holds a prominent place in dealings between members of society. This presentation introduces legal contracts and how they work.
- PowerPoint
Law & RightsLegal Culture for Non-Lawyers
A presentation on legal awareness for people outside the legal profession. Ignorance of the law is no excuse, yet many still overlook this well-known principle.
- PowerPoint
Law & RightsLegal Culture of Social Media
A presentation on the legal rules that govern social media use. Laws exist to regulate rights and obligations, with penalties that deter violations and protect people and their rights.
- PowerPoint
Law & RightsJudicial Receivership
A presentation on judicial receivership. Today's judges increasingly need assistants so that justice is fully achieved and rights are safeguarded.
Frequently asked questions
Endowment stewards and staff of endowment and charitable institutions
Trainers and researchers in Islamic economics and Sharia
Students of Sharia and law and those interested in charitable work