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Waqf explained: Threats loom over endowed properties from various quarters—Part Two and final
The boards were established only in 1954. Until then requirement was that the mutawallis or trustees of each waqf deposit with the district judge of the district, information as regards the waqf under their…
- News
Waqf explained: Threats loom over endowed properties from various quarters—Part One
Waqf properties are allegedly sought to be the subject of ill-informed comments masquerading as “analyses” to wrongly suggest that Muslims in India take over lands and properties without legal rights. There are…
- India
Uttarakhand Waqf Board set to teach Ramayan in Madrasas
The Uttarakhand Waqf Board has announced that it will teach Ramayan and lessons on Hindu deity Ram in madrasas under the body. The move is aimed at “modernising the curriculum and align…
- Telangana
Right-wing mob tries to ‘construct temple’ on Waqf land in Nalgonda
Hyderabad: Tension prevailed in Narketpally village of Nalgonda district on Sunday night when a mob of 200-250 right-wing outfits like VHP, Bajrang Dal, RSS and BJP assembled on an open plot admeasuring…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: ‘Waqf Darbar’ to address encroachment of properties on Sunday
Hyderabad: Muslims in India find themselves in a more disadvantaged position than Dalits and Buddhists, despite the fact that our ancestors dedicated properties worth lakhs of crores to ensure the prosperity of…
- Hyderabad
Mahmood Paracha begins survey of waqf properties in Hyderabad
Sara Mathews Hyderabad: Eminent lawyer Mahmood Paracha began surveying waqf properties in Hyderabad on Friday. His first visit was to Chilla Moula Ali in Panjagutta, an old shrine that has been encroached…
- India
Unite for community: Join mission ‘Save Constitution and Waqf’ through QR code
Hyderabad: Muslims in the country face numerous challenges, particularly in economic terms, with their overall condition being quite poor. Despite the existence of waqf properties worth billions of rupees in the country,…
- Delhi
Over 120 pleas against Waqf Act pending before HCs: Centre to Delhi HC
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court was informed by the Centre on Wednesday that there are at least 120 petitions challenging the Waqf Act, 1995’s provisions pending in various high courts across…
- Middle East
Dubai launches UAE’s first Waqf to support women, children
Abu Dhabi: The Dubai government on Wednesday launched the UAE’s first waqf (charity endowment) to support women and children, the Dubai Media Office (DMO) reported. The Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation, in…
