wˈækf ɪz ɐ pˈɜːmənənt dˌɛdɪkˈeɪʃən ʌv mˈuːvəbəl ɔːɹ ɪmˈuːvəbəl pɹˈɑːpɚɾiz fɔːɹ ɹᵻlˈɪdʒəs, pˈaɪəs ɔːɹ tʃˈæɹɪɾəbəl pˈɜːpəsᵻz æz ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪzd baɪ mˈʊzlɪm lˈɔː, ɡˈɪvən baɪ fɪlˈænθɹəpˌɪsts.
Waqf is a permanent dedication of movable or immovable properties for  religious, pious or charitable purposes as recognized by Muslim Law, given by philanthropists.