Examples of the feeding through Waqf in Islamic history
Waqf as a means of feeding people was widespread throughout Islamic history, and its forms varied widely. This is not surprising, considering the great emphasis the religion puts on feeding the poor.
Allah says in the Qur’an,
“And they give food out of love for Him to the poor, the orphan, and the captive” (Al-Insan: 8)
Examples of Waqf for food provision include the soup kitchens that spread throughout Muslim lands. Among the most prominent are: