A History of Philanthropic Foundations: The Islamic World From the Seventh Century to the Present

Throughout history, waqfs costituted the most important NGOs, nongovernmental organizations, in the Islamic world. They financed and managed essential social services, such as health and education, at zero cost to the state. This book informs us about the history of waqfs in the vast Islamic world from Morocco to the Philippines. The period covered extends from the birth of Islam to the present.