waqf

The institution of waqf may sound like a noble charity rooted in Islamic tradition, but dig deeper, and you’ll find an intriguing story of property management, historical manoeuvring, and power preservation that echoes through India’s legal and political landscape. Derived from the Arabic verb waqafa (to stop or hold), a waqf essentially ‘locks’ assets, rendering […]

J&K Waqf Board plans to appoint degree holders as Imams