Building an Ethical Economy: Wealth Management, Zakah & Waqf | Prof. Ahmad Bello Dogarawa

How can we build a financial system that is both prosperous and morally grounded? In this insightful session from the 17th Monthly Lecture Series hosted by the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) Nigeria Office (CNO), Prof. Ahmad Bello Dogarawa (Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria) explores practical strategies for leveraging Islamic economic instruments to foster a just, sustainable, and ethical economy. Recorded virtually on June 7, 2026, this lecture breaks down the profound impact of Islamic social finance on poverty alleviation, wealth distribution, and community development. 📌 In this video, you will learn: The Islamic Perspective on Wealth: Understanding wealth as a divine trust and the 4 phases of Islamic wealth management (Acquisition, Growth, Protection, and Distribution). The Power of Zakah: How this compulsory pillar of Islam serves as a built-in economic safety net. (Did you know Nigeria has an untapped Zakah potential of up to USD 21.2 billion annually?) Waqf (Endowments) for Lasting Impact: How preserving principal assets can sustainably fund education, healthcare, and infrastructure for generations. Core Principles: How justice ('Adl), balance (Tawāzun), and mutual support (Kafālah) create an inclusive economic framework. 👤 Key Speakers: Guest Speaker: Prof. Ahmad Bello Dogarawa (Professor of Accounting, ABU Zaria) Chairman: Dr. Asheikh A. Maidugu, mni (Executive Chairman, Dar Al Halal Certification) Convener: Dr. Aliyu Tanko (Coordinator, IIIT CNO) 📚 Resources & Links: Access a free digital library of Triple I International publications on economics and more: http://www.iiit.org If you found this lecture beneficial, please LIKE, SHARE this video with your network, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more insightful discussions on Islamic thought and ethical economics. Let us know your thoughts or questions in the comments below! #IslamicFinance #EthicalEconomy #Zakah #Waqf #WealthManagement #IIIT #IslamicEconomics #SocialFinance #PovertyAlleviation