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Study of book endowment in Islam and Iran and its effect on conservation of hand written manuscripts and promoting book donation culture Ali Sadeghzadeh Vayqan , Azam Najafgholinezhad Varjovi Abstract One of the reasons for the Islamic cultural and civilization prosperity is manifestation of benefaction and beneficence, altruism and benevolence in form of praiseworthy efforts such as Waqf and charity and public utility affairs.
In this research, history and efficiency of Waqf in Islam and Islamic civilization are studied, cultural Waqf features are described and producing the desired effect of benefactors intentions in development of Islamic societies and their cultures are considered.
In Islamic society, cultural matters are important, so review of Emad al- Molk deed of endowment shows that Waqf incomes have spent for religious, Islamic and national ceremonies, promotion of religion and development of Islamic elements.
Sheikh Ali Khan Zangheneh endowments in Toyserkan Zahra Poorshabanian Waqf is an admirable tradition which in human life history is found in different features, so Islam has used it in logical and purposeful manner.
Key words: Imam Ali (AS), Waqf, endowment deed, custodians, Waqf consumptions.
Ghanatghestan fire temple deed of endowment in Sangh-e gonbad-e Jabalieh museum Gholfam Sharifi Abstract Waqf has a long application in Iranian culture, history and customs and according to ancient manuscripts and long history of Waqf in Iran, Iranian society is familiar to its beneficial effects.
In this research, Waqf and its history in ancient Iran is described and Ghanatghestan fire temple endowment deed is introduced.
Key words: Waqf, deed of endowment, Zoroastrians, Ghanatghestan fire temple, religious ceremonies.