The City of PADANG - Minister of Religion Prof. Nasaruddin Umar said that until now at least 278 thousand waqf plots of land have been officially registered in the National Land Agency (BPN).
"This is a big achievement that occurred during the reign of President Prabowo Subianto," said Indonesian Minister of Religion Prof. Nasaruddin Umar at the opening of the International Waqf Conference which was held in Padang City, Saturday.
The Minister of Religion and Grand Imam of the Istiqlal Mosque said that this figure also shows and proves the large commitment of the community to donate accompanied by services by the government.
On the waqf land, which reached 278 thousand fields, various buildings were built, including madrasas, Islamic boarding schools, health facilities, mosques and prayer rooms, public cemeteries and various other social services.
"Every day with various services that stand on waqf land without the public knowing it actually comes from the generosity of wakifs," said Prof Nasaruddin Umar.
Furthermore, waqf teaches humans about social spaces or where people grow, peaceful and religious. In fact, indirectly waqf has become the lifeblood of people who flow benefits without stopping, such as in the fields of education, social, health, religion and others.
"This benefit continues until even waqf has passed away and makes it the longest-lasting charity to change the times," he said.
In his remarks, Prof. Nasaruddin Umar hoped that the International Waqf Conference held in West Sumatra could make Minang a barometer for strengthening and empowering waqf.
Meanwhile, the 13th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia Ma'ruf Amin said the International Waqf Conference could be a strong literacy for Indonesia, especially West Sumatra Province, how to maximize waqf potential.
In his presentation, Ma'ruf Amin said modern waqf management can be used for the construction of universities, hospitals, injections of funds for micro, small and medium enterprises to global investments aimed at providing benefits and welfare for the people.
"So, this waqf is not only limited to spirituality but also sustainable economic development," he said.
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