- Approval for the waqf system was given by the Noble Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W).
- SOWF draws inspiration from the Prophet Muhammad (S) and upon whose advice Khalifa Umar, the second Caliph of the Islamic State, and several Sahaba and Muslims over the centuries made some amazing waqfs.
- SOWF is a Muslim home grown organization – from inception to implementation.
- SOWF is a pioneer Waqf Institution in Nigeria, solely dedicated to developing the health care sector in the country.
- SOWF is dedicated to develop and popularize the waqf system and mobilise waqf funds to provide long term sustainable solutions to many of the concerns within the community.
- SOWF is a visionary organization which has set its sights on a long term sustainable development approach for the health sector in Nigeria.
- SOWF works are shariah compliant.
- SOWF seeks to empower the ummah and poor communities from all backgrounds irrespective of creed or colour through the provision of quality and accessible healthcare system.
- SOWF is a tax-exempt institution and donors enjoy several exemptions as well. For example: no donations tax; no estate duty; no capital gains tax; and in some instances, donations are deductible for tax purposes
- SOWF is a registered Non-Profit Organization under the CAC Act.
- SOWF is governed by various legislation to protect the donor and to ensure a well-run organization.
- SOWF has an open door policy – any person – young, old, lay, professional, brother, sister is welcome to join the Volunteer Network sharing their time, skills, expertise, experience, and wisdom for the benefit of the Ummah and the broader community.
- SOWF is committed to good corporate governance and operates on a professional basis striving for excellence (ihsaan) in all that it does.
- SOWF has a policy of “cooperation, partnerships, and working unity” which enables it to work with everyone in the best interest of the Ummah and the broader community.
- SOWF is committed to community development, poverty alleviation, and nation building through several healthcare innovative projects.
- SOWF has already spent considerable resources in developing the waqf system and the organization.
- SOWF is a learning organization – it seeks constant improvement in its policies, procedures, and operations, including its human resources.
- SOWF is a knowledge-based organization – it needs to be in the know and have knowledge of current and future trends, thoughts, and ideas in empowering communities.
- SOWF provides an opportunity for all Muslims from all backgrounds to make a waqf irrespective of rank, status, class etc – from as little as a Kobo to very large.
- SOWF is the definitive Waqf institution in Nigeria that provides all enabling services.