{"id":439,"date":"2026-01-16T09:02:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T09:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/islam.cz\/mosque\/?p=439"},"modified":"2026-01-16T09:03:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T09:03:08","slug":"introduction-to-the-waqf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/islam.cz\/mosque\/2026\/01\/16\/introduction-to-the-waqf\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to the Waqf\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Islamic Foundation in Prague \u2013 Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Islamic Foundation in Prague<\/strong> was established on <strong>18 November 1993<\/strong> and officially registered by the <strong>Czech Ministry of Culture<\/strong> as an independent charitable organization. The Waqf serves the Muslim community in the Czech Republic and oversees the administration of Islamic centers across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mission and Objectives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Islamic Foundation aims to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manage and operate Islamic centers in the Czech Republic and provide appropriate conditions for Muslims to practice their faith and preserve their religious identity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present Islam accurately and promote a correct understanding of Islam and Muslims within Czech society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spread and strengthen Islamic teachings among Muslims and engage in outreach to non-Muslims through lectures, seminars, educational programs, and publications adapted to the local context.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support the establishment of Islamic educational institutions, including a kindergarten and a comprehensive Islamic school serving the Muslim community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Main Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Outreach to Non-Muslims<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organizing regular public lectures introducing Islam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosting school and university visits at the Islamic Center in Prague.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participating in lectures, seminars, conferences, and interfaith dialogue events, including activities held in churches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing academic support and consultation for bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s theses related to Islam or the Islamic world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engaging with media platforms (press, television, radio, and online platforms) to address misconceptions and present Islam objectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Educational Programs for Czech Muslims<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regular lessons and lectures in Qur\u2019an, Islamic creed, jurisprudence (fiqh), Hadith, and Prophetic biography (Seerah).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Translation, publication, and distribution of Islamic books and educational materials in the Czech language, including Qur\u2019an translations and foundational Islamic literature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Programs for Arabic-Speaking Muslims<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ongoing religious classes covering Qur\u2019an, creed, fiqh, Hadith, and Seerah.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qur\u2019an memorization courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational and recreational programs for children, including summer camps and spiritual retreats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular educational programs for women.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Ramadan and Eid Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daily communal iftar meals during Ramadan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Religious lessons and educational competitions throughout the month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizing i\u2018tikaf during the last ten nights of Ramadan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eid celebrations, including communal prayers, cultural programs, and children\u2019s activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Social and Humanitarian Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supporting refugees and vulnerable Muslims through visits, financial assistance, and educational resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prison outreach, including Friday sermons, religious materials, and humanitarian aid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conducting marriage contracts, facilitating children\u2019s circumcision in public hospitals, and managing Islamic funeral services and burials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collecting and distributing zakat and charitable donations to families and individuals in need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bank Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bank:<\/strong> \u010ceskoslovensk\u00e1 obchodn\u00ed banka<br><strong>Address:<\/strong> Anglick\u00e1 20, Prague 2, Czech Republic<br><strong>SWIFT:<\/strong> CEKOCZPP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IBAN (CZK):<\/strong> CZ32 0300 0000 0001 7583 4904<br><strong>IBAN (EUR):<\/strong> CZ16 0300 0000 0002 8576 2964<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Organization Name:<\/strong> <em>Isl\u00e1msk\u00e1 nadace v Praze<\/em><br>(<em>Islamic Foundation in Prague<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Isl\u00e1msk\u00e1 nadace v Praze<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blatsk\u00e1 1491, 198 00 Praha 9 \u2013 Kyje<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.islam.cz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.islam.cz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:info@islam.cz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info@islam.cz<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamic Foundation in Prague \u2013 Overview The Islamic Foundation in Prague was established on 18 November 1993 and officially registered by the Czech Ministry of Culture as an independent charitable organization. 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