Politics
September 17, 2024
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Waqf amendments challenge the essence of Islamic endowments, risking constitutional conflicts

Rooted in Islamic tradition, waqf is a timeless institution that stands testament to the principles of community and social welfare. Derived from the Arabic term “waqafa”,” literally meaning to “tie up, bind or detain”, waqf refers to the consecration or dedication of property—movable or immovable—towards the approbation of the divine. The key feature of this […]

Politics
September 03, 2024
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Waqf Amendment Bill might dismantle centuries-old Islamic institutions in India

“Waqf” means the permanent dedication of movable or immovable property for the purposes enshrined in Islam as pious, religious, or charitable. The administration of waqf institutions was entrusted to different entities at different times in India. During the Muslim Rule in India, the waqf administration was decentralised and controlled by provincial and district officers, such […]