Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

On 5th April 2025, President gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeking to amend the Waqf Act, 1995.

  • The President also gave assent to the the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025 which seeks to remove the outdated Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923,

What is Waqf?

A Waqf property is a type of endowment in Islamic law, where a Muslim donates property for religious, charitable, or social welfare purposes.

Once declared, the ownership of the property is transferred to God, and the income or benefits generated from it are used for the purpose specified ....

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