Purpose & history
A sourced introduction for UK readers, separating the scheme’s history from present-day payment arrangements.
The beginning
Waqf-e-Jadid was initiated in 1957 by Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmood Ahmad, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud, Khalifatul Masih II (ra). The Jama‘at encyclopedia Ahmadipedia records that he first mentioned the scheme in his Eid-ul-Adha sermon of 9 July 1957 and initiated it on 27 December 1957, with ten devoted mu‘allimeen at the start.
Source: Al Islam · Historical background and importance of Waqf-e-JadidSource: Ahmadipedia · Waqf-e-JadidThe original objectives included religious training in rural communities and preaching Islam, particularly in Sindh. These are the historical launch objectives, not a current UK spending schedule.
Source: Al Islam · Historical background and importance of Waqf-e-JadidFinancial sacrifice
The Review of Religions’ summary of the 6 January 2023 sermon discusses spending from what one loves, and financial sacrifice in the service of Islam and humanity.
Source: The Review of Religions · The Significance of Spending Out of that which you Love & Announcement of the 66th Year of Waqf-e-JadidPublished evidence
Al Islam · Historical account
Friday sermon, 12 January 2007 · Urdu. The 1957 launch, original objectives, religious teachers, and historical examples of medical work.
What this supports: The scheme was initiated in 1957 by Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud (ra), with rural religious training and preaching among its original objectives.
Al Islam · Introduction
An introduction published by Al Islam, identifying Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud (ra) as the founder.
What this supports: The introduction identifies Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmood Ahmad, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud (ra), as the founder.
The Review of Religions · Sermon summary
Friday sermon summary, 6 January 2023. Spending from what one loves and the spiritual significance of financial sacrifice.
What this supports: The summary discusses financial sacrifice in the service of Islam and humanity; it does not establish UK administrative rules or a budget split.
Ahmadipedia · Encyclopedia entry
The Jama‘at encyclopedia’s entry on the Waqf-e-Jadid scheme: launched by Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad (ra), first mentioned in the Eid-ul-Adha sermon of 9 July 1957 and initiated on 27 December 1957.
What this supports: Records the launch date as 27 December 1957, with the scheme first mentioned on 9 July 1957, and quotes Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud (ra) on the purpose of the waqf and the mu‘allimeen network.