Türklerde Vakıf Kültürü
Foundations have a special place in Turkish culture.
Foundations, the product of a humanitarian idea such as helping others, arose from the commandments and principles of our religion regarding mutual aid.
Foundations are communities that, without being influenced by any real or legal persons, voluntarily transfer their property and all kinds of economic values from their own ownership without expecting any financial reward and offer them to those in need.
Foundations are among the most important institutions demonstrating the power of the Ottoman Empire.
The institution of foundations has gained great importance for centuries with its religious and legal characteristics and has had a profound impact on social and economic life.
Social assistance activities were mostly carried out by foundations.
Structural structures such as soup kitchens for the shelter and food needs of the poor and caravanserais for travelers were established and operated by Show More
