Waqf Board

India’s New Waqf Law Faces Criticism, but Similar Rules Exist Globally

19 Apr 2025

India’s recently amended waqf law has stirred debate. However, both the concept of waqfs and the legal systems to manage them are common across several countries, especially those with Muslim majorities. Waqf Practices Are Not Unique to India Waqfs are part of Islamic tradition. Many countries have laws that regulate...

Pinarayi Vijayan, Rahul Gandhi Slam RSS for ‘Targeting’ Minorities

06 Apr 2025

A recent article in Organiser, the publication linked to the RSS, has triggered sharp criticism, especially from Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The piece discussed how much land the Catholic Church owns in India. Many political leaders now believe the article is part of a broader plan to isolate and...

Waqf Law Passed: What Changes Now For Millions Of Properties Across India?

05 Apr 2025

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill has cleared both Houses of Parliament after extensive debates in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha this week. Once President Droupadi Murmu gives her assent, the bill will become law, marking a significant overhaul of the Waqf Act. Legal expert and advocate-on-record in the Supreme Court,...

How the Waqf Board Became India’s Third-Largest Landowner | TDG Explainer

04 Apr 2025

The Waqf Board is the third-largest landowner in India. As of December 2022, it managed around 872,000 registered properties. However, various reports suggest that its total landholdings go beyond 940,000 acres. These properties are mainly used for religious and social welfare purposes, including mosques, madrasas (Islamic schools), graveyards, dargahs (shrines),...

Lok Sabha Debates Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 Amid Opposition Objections

02 Apr 2025

On Wednesday, the Lok Sabha considered the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, incorporating recommendations from the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) that reviewed the bill introduced in August 2024. Additionally, the House took up the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024 for discussion and passage. Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju moved both bills,...

Waqf Board and Its Land Holdings: Key Facts and Government’s Amendment Plans | TDG Explainer

02 Apr 2025

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeks to modify the Waqf Act, 1995, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in Waqf boards. It also introduces a mandatory provision for including women in these boards. However, the proposal has sparked strong opposition from the Muslim community. On April 2, the Lok Sabha...

Karnataka Waqf Row: 81% Of Land Notices Served To Muslims

19 Dec 2024

The Karnataka government disclosed that 81% of the 11,204 farmers who received notices from the Waqf Board over land encroachment are Muslim. Only 2,080 farmers from the Hindu community were affected, sparking political debates in the state. Government’s Assurance to Farmers and Temples Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the formation of...

Amendment Needed, Non-Muslim Appointments Opposed: Jamaat

08 Aug 2024

Giving a mixed reaction to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, National President of All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi said on Thursday that an amendment is necessary but the appointment of non-Muslims in the Board is against the Shariat and the law. "Waqf should be looked at from a...

Debate in Parliament Over Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024

08 Aug 2024

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has sparked intense debate in the Lok Sabha, drawing strong opposition and heated exchanges among members of parliament. Opposition Voices Concerns RSP MP NK Premachandran voiced his strong disapproval of the bill, stating, "You are totally disempowering the Waqf Board and the Waqf council... You...

Government Seeks Waqf Board Reforms, Faces Community Backlash

05 Aug 2024

A waqf is a religious endowment in Islam where property is dedicated to charitable or religious purposes in the name of Allah. Once established, a waqf cannot be reclaimed, and it remains a perpetual entity serving its intended purpose. While waqfs are primarily established by Muslims, non-Muslims can also create...

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