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World Zakat and Waqf Forum 2024 Perkuat Sinergi Global Hingga Hasilkan 15 Resolusi Dukung Palestina
The 13th edition of the World Zakat Forum was held in November 2024 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The participants included Zakat administrators, representatives from Muslim states, corporate entities, NGOs and members of local communities and leaders from around the world.
They reaffirmed the resolve to follow principles of justice, compassion, and shared prosperity with a united vision to establish a sustainable and impactful global order for Zakat and Waqf.
This year‘s conference had the honour of welcoming the Ministers of Religious Affairs from Indonesia and Malaysia, who addressed the delegates with inspiring messages. Their esteemed presence reflects the growing recognition of the WZWF as a significant platform for dialogue and collaboration.
The forum highlighted that Zakat and Waqf serve as beacons of support and transformation for people around the world.
The forum emphasized on integrating Zakat and Waqf in a way that transforms lives and strengthens communities. There is need for collective vision encompassing the individual, the family, and the wider social order, fostering a comprehensive approach to socioeconomic development.
The forum saw enactment of the Global Zakat and Waqf Policy Advisory Council, where the foundational principles of Zakat (Zakat Core Principles) and Waqf (Waqf Core Principles) will serve as the twin policies for transformation. This council will uphold the integration of these core principles as guiding forces for unified, sustainable, and impactful policy development in the Zakat and Waqf sectors worldwide.
The forum called upon the leadership of OIC and IsDB member countries, alongside the Muslim communities globally, to acknowledge the urgency of reinvigorating Zakat and Waqf in daily life.
The forum pledged to work collaboratively with leaders of other faiths and like-minded institutions, as we share a common mission founded on justice, compassion, and shared prosperity.
Through interfaith partnerships and cross-institutional collaboration, the forum aims to foster mutual respect, understanding, and shared action.
Recognizing the importance of effective governance and operational standards, the forum resolves to establish a robust Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure systematic management, transparency, accountability and integrity.
This includes setting up an advanced archiving system for the preservation and accessibility of historical records, as well as implementing structured membership protocols to enhance engagement and representation within the WZWF.
The forum affirmed its aim to position the World Zakat and Waqf Forum as a vibrant, enduring institution, aligned with the aspirations of the 21st century and beyond.
Building on the legacy of institutions such as IsDB and OIC established since the 1970s, it aims to inspire a renewed sense of mission and purpose.
The WZWF annual meeting also reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to upholding the rights and interests of the Palestinian state, in alignment with international laws, established protocols, and relevant United Nations resolutions.
Finally, the conference urgently called upon the WZWF to take a leading role in championing green initiatives. WZWF urged to mobilise members from Muslim countries and communities in a unified commitment to sustainable development and resilience-building, to mitigate the profound impacts of climate change and protect future generations.
Source: https://islamiceconomicsproject.com/2024/11/11/roundup-of-world-zakat-waqf-forum-2024/
