This article explores the role of waqf (endowment) in achieving development by highlighting its historical, social, and economic potential, with a focus on livestock waqf as a model that can support food security, reduce poverty, foster investment and scientific research, and contribute to environmental protection. It reviews juristic positions on endowing animals and discusses rules of maintenance and substitution to ensure continuity of benefit and fidelity to the donor’s intent.
Mohamed Jarmouni (Wed,) studied this question.