Managing a waqf: the nazar (custody)

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The waqf custodian (nadir): who appoints him, what qualities he needs, his powers, his limits and his remuneration according to classical fiqh.

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Fri 11 Jumada al-Awwal
الجمعة 11 جمادى الأولى
أحدب متزايد Waxing Gibbous Day 11.7 / 29.5
Illumination 90%
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حسبنا الله ونعم الوكيل Allah is sufficient for us, the best guardian

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ