researchwhy join nait waqf sample formsislamic centers cooperative fundguiding framework iccficcf formsamerican trust publicationsarchives times archivemiscellanious archivesfifth circuit appeal in hlf the north american islamic trust nait alhamdulillah masajid and islamic schools are expected to be perpetual . unfortunately many islamic centers founded in the 19th and early 20th century were lost . to prevent this in the future a national waqf organization the north american islamic trust inc. nait was founded in 1973 by the muslim students association of the united states and canada msa . nait maintains its foundational supporting relationship with msa and the islamic society of north america isna . as a waqf nait holds titles to the real estate assets of islamic centers and schools in more than forty states . properties held as waqf are operated primarily for the purpose of religious worship . in addition to its waqf role nait pools the american muslim community s assets under its islamic centers cooperative fund and publishes credible islamic literature under its american trust publications . through a wholly owned for profit subsidiary nait develops financial vehicles that are compatible with both the shari ah islamic law and the american law e.g. mutual funds . nait services islamic centers division safeguarding mosques & islamic schools islamic centers cooperative fund pooling muslims funds for mutual benefit iman fund shariah compatible stocks american trust publications atp publisher of credible islamic titles nait purpose revive prophet s sunnah of waqf shield islamic centers properties from potential legal liabilities pool american muslim communities financial assets for mutual gains offer shariah compliant financial products msa national contact us phone 630.789.9191 fax 630.789.9455 e mail this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . address 721 enterprise drive oak brook il 60523 contact usiman fund imanx copyright 2013 north american islamic trust