4to. 148 pp., Persian text, b/w photographs, publisher’s original wrappers, lightly rubbed round edges, index, copy clean inside and in very good condition, edited by the Commission Nationale de l’UNESCO, University of Tehran, 1964.

Synopsis

The volume describes the Waqf [Endowment] Foundation, the special expressions of Waqf, the progress of Waqf in Islamic countries. The role of the pious foundation for education, culture, health and social affairs, providing some amazing examples of the use of Waqf. It also gives a detailed description of historical Islamic monuments and mosques.