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 […]
"Sufi followers lack representation on the Waqf Board, which only includes Sunni and Shia Waqfs. We seek Waqf Act protection for Sufi culture," said Fareed Ahmed Nizami, Delhi AISSC president.
New Delhi: The Narendra Modi-led NDA government is set to amend the Waqf Act, restricting the powers of the Waqf Board. The new bill could be tabled in Parliament any day. With this amendment, appeals can now be made in the high court against Waqf Board decisions, which were not possible earlier. Highly placed sources […]