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Waqf (Endowment)

Waqf (Endowment)

Explore the concept of Waqf, a charitable endowment in Islamic law, and its role in community development, philanthropy, and sustainable giving. Learn about the different types of Waqf, its historical significance, and its modern applications.

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CPI(M)'s MV Govindan slams Waqf Amendment Act, calls It deliberate move to undermine minority rights

Apr 19 2025, 08:04 PM IST
CPI(M) Kerala Secretary MV Govindan criticizes the Waqf amendment act, calling it a deliberate move by the BJP-led government to undermine minority rights and a violation of the Constitution's basic structure.
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'Dance of death on Bengal streets can’t be tolerated': Governor Bose heads to meet Murshidabad violence victims

Apr 18 2025, 02:23 PM IST
Describing the recent episodes of violence in the Murshidabad and Malda districts of West Bengal as the "dance of death", WB Governor CV Ananda Bose on Friday strongly condemned the acts, stating that such incidents cannot be tolerated.
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'Unwarranted comments, focus on own minorities': India blasts Bangladesh over remarks on Bengal violence

Apr 18 2025, 11:15 AM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) slammed Bangladesh over its condemnation of the violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad, calling Dhaka's take on the matter as "unwarranted comments" and "virtue signalling".
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Waqf bill is India's internal matter, aims to be inclusive and progressive: MEA (WATCH)

Apr 17 2025, 06:56 PM IST
MEA said Waqf (Amendment) Act is an internal matter of India and stressed that the amendments aim to make the law more progressive and inclusive, focusing on benefiting the intended beneficiaries.
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'Govt to file reply in 7 days, no new appointments or land changes until then': SC on Waqf Act

Apr 17 2025, 02:29 PM IST
Centre has assured the Supreme Court there will be "no Waqf appointments... no change in status" till the next hearing of a clutch of petitions challenging the changes to laws governing administration of Muslim charitable properties in the country.
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'Will Muslims run Hindu boards too?': SC grills Centre amid Waqf Act misgivings

Apr 16 2025, 05:20 PM IST
Supreme Court questioned the Centre on controversial provisions in the amended Waqf Act, especially 'Waqf by user' and inclusion of non-Muslims on Waqf boards, warning against undermining court verdicts and religious autonomy.
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Don't denotify court-declared waqf properties: Supreme Court flags 'grave ramifications', adjourns hearing

Apr 16 2025, 02:58 PM IST
The Supreme Court heard petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Petitioners allege it curtails Muslim autonomy and aids state interference, while the Centre and seven states defend it as transparent and constitutional.
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'Some misused Waqf, not all Muslims': Kiren Rijiju defends new land law

Apr 15 2025, 09:12 PM IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, calling it a corrective measure for land justice, not an anti-Muslim move. He blamed a few leaders for misuse and urged against communal blame.
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Tamil Nadu Waqf land row: Over 150 families in Kattukollai protest over eviction fear

Apr 15 2025, 06:59 PM IST
Over 150 families in Tamil Nadu’s Kattukollai village are in panic after receiving a notice declaring their land as Waqf property, echoing similar disputes across the state amid the recent Waqf Act amendment.
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Kerala: 'Waqf law not anti-Muslim, Munambam incident won't be repeated', says Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Apr 15 2025, 02:41 PM IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified in Kochi that the recent amendments to the Waqf Act are not targeted against Muslims but are meant to correct long-standing legal flaws.
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