vakif

[US]/vɑːkif/
[UK]/vækɪf/

Translation

n.An Islamic charitable endowment or trust where property or assets are permanently dedicated to God, with the income generated used for religious, educational, or public welfare purposes rather than for personal inheritance.
Word Forms
Pluralvakifs

Phrases & Collocations

vakif system

vakif property

vakif building

vakif land

vakif institution

vakif tradition

historic vakif

vakif architecture

vakif management

vakif reform

Example Sentences

the ottoman vakif system provided essential social services to citizens for centuries.

historical mosques were often established as vakif institutions funded by charitable endowments.

the vakif property included extensive agricultural lands that generated steady income.

scholars are studying the administrative structure of the ottoman vakif to understand its governance.

the vakif law underwent significant reform during the tanzimat period of the ottoman empire.

wealthy families created vakif endowments to support educational institutions in their communities.

the careful management of vakif assets required detailed records maintained by dedicated administrators.

ancient vakif buildings have been carefully restored to preserve their historical significance.

the vakif revenue supported numerous hospitals, schools, and public services throughout the empire.

researchers continue to examine the economic impact of historical vakif institutions on ottoman society.

the vakif tradition continues in modern turkey with new charitable foundations established by citizens.

the complex vakif structure involved multiple administrators responsible for different aspects of endowment management.

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