Contributions of Professor Dr. Tawfiq Al-Houry in the Field of Endowments

Article summary
The article highlights a significant aspect, namely the substantial contribution of Professor Tawfiq Al-Houry to enriching the culture of endowments and presenting diverse scholarly efforts to emphasize the unique nature of exceptional endowments (charitable endowments, a term originating from laws enacted during the Ottoman era). It further explores their management, care, and innovative utilization through modern approaches, as well as the judiciary’s role in preserving, sustaining, and defending them in cases of encroachment.
The article aims to shed light on a Lebanese personality who has rendered distinguished services to Lebanese society through endowments. Professor Tawfiq Al-Houry is considered one of the foremost pioneers in establishing public-benefit endowments and guiding many entities toward using endowments as a formula for ensuring the continuity and stability of educational and social initiatives. Additionally, his contributions to education and scholarships are noteworthy.