A private heritage property trust Established 1937
Architectural visualisation of Masjid-e-Anowaruddin, oblique exterior view
Stewardship · Continuity · Legacy

A Legacy of Faith,
Service and Stewardship.

Anowaruddin Wakf Estate safeguards an enduring private estate, its history and the principles on which it was founded.

Established 1937
The Trust Property

Preserving a place of history for generations to come.

The Anowaruddin Wakf Estate is a longstanding Wakf institution established through the dedication of property by Moulvi Syed Anowaruddin. Rooted in religious service and community welfare, the Estate continues to preserve its heritage while working towards the educational, social, and charitable needs of the community.

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Continuing a tradition
of principled stewardship
The Wakif (Founder)

Moulvi Syed
Anowaruddin

When the man dies, his deeds end except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him. (Sahih Muslim 1631)

Moulvi Syed Anowaruddin was a philanthropist, polyglot, polymath, businessman and visionary who devoted a significant part of his life to the service of the community and the preservation of a lasting charitable legacy.

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The Greater Role of Trusts and Religious Institutions in Empowering Communities

Axomia Khobar
As the focus of social welfare expands from immediate relief to skills, enterprise and economic independence, trusts, religious institutions and charitable organisations can become important partners in taking opportunities to the last mile. Read More
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Unleashing the Potential of Youth Through Wakfs

Thipura Star News
What if some of the most valuable community assets lying underutilised today could become classrooms, start-up hubs, training centres and engines of employment for the young ? Continue to Article Read Onsite
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Our guiding purpose

To honour the past.
To serve the future.

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