DOHA: Qatar Charity has launched the ‘Al Aqsa Waqf’ campaign to raise funds to set up real estate projects, investment and endowment to support residents of the city of Jerusalem (Al Aqsa).
The campaign aims to raise QR50m in its initial phase. The annual proceeds from the investment projects will go to support the population of Jerusalem and provide them with basic educational and health services.
In a press statement, QC CEO Yusuf Bin Ahmed Al Kuwari said that the launch of this project came from the organisation’s awareness of the extent of the challenges faced by the Al Aqsa mosque and its importance to Muslims as the first Qiblah and the third holiest site. There have been continuous attempts to erode the Islamic identity of the city of Jerusalem, forcing its Arab population to leave because of demolition of their homes, fines imposed on them for issuing construction and housing permits preventing development, the neglect of basic services, restrictions on movement and mobility and the imposition of arbitrary laws.
Al Kuwari urged philanthropists in Qatar to donate to the campaign which contributes to the development of Palestinian society, especially people of the city of Jerusalem, to support them the face of injustice, displacement and exclusion.
The QR50 m to be raised in the first phase will be used to purchase or build properties, with the proceeds of their annual lease going towards establishment of essential projects and services for the inhabitants of Jerusalem, including the establishment of schools, support for educational projects, the operation of transport services and care for children and families in the social and health fields.
People can donate to the endowment in several ways including waqf shares that are divided into: Sayed ul Mursaleen (Master of Messengers) Share, worth QR 50,000, Israa Share worth QR 25,000, Aqsa Share worth QR 10,000, Salahuddin Share QR 5,000 and Jabal Zaytoun Share worth QR 1,000.
Donations can also be made towards properties’ waqf, Waqf the proceeds of properties or through unrestricted contributions (Sadaqah in any amount).
Donors can also call the hotline 44667711, or donate via Barwa Bank to IBAN NO: QA09BRWA000000000200000007447, at the website qcharity.org site, at the QC headquarters and its branches across the state, and collection outlets in shopping malls. Donation can also be made via SMS by texting WA to 92429 to donate QR 1000, or to 92428 to donate QR 500.The Peninsula
