In Islamic civilizations, a department of "waqf" was established to distribute donations made by philanthropists to the poor of society.
People also used to hand over their properties to Waqf for the pleasure of Allah. During the Ottoman Empire, the endowment department used the money to complete various welfare projects for the poor, including education and infrastructure.
The Ottoman Empire adapted the waqf system to Islamic traditions. This department provides social, economic, cultural and religious services. The waqf system extended to remote villages.
During the Ottoman Empire, waqf was used to meet the needs of the poor in society. During the Ottoman period, the waqf system was transformed into an institution, after which the waqf system became an important institution in government institutions.
The greatest innovation in the system of waqf in Islamic civilization was seen in the Ottoman Empire, which provided facilities for every section of society.
During the reign of Orhan Ghazi, the son of Usman Ghazi, the founder of the Ottoman Empire, the first waqf system was introduced in Aznak, under which a madrassa was established where Dawood Kezri was a madrassa.
Orhan Ghazi donated many of his properties to waqfs to meet the needs of the poor and needy.
With the money from the waqf, water fountains and sidewalks were also built. In the field of education, many schools, madrassas and libraries were built under the endowment department. Hospitals and clinics were opened in the health sector.
With the same money, inns were set up where travelers were given a place to spend the night and their meals were arranged.
The endowment department also set up several bazaars where people were given opportunities to start businesses.
