India’s Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament, passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025, a law ostensibly designed to ‘modernise’ the functioning of the Waqf boards across the country. Waqf, a term derived from Islamic law, refers to a charitable endowment where properties are dedicated for religious or social purposes, usually for the benefit of the poor, or for educational, religious, or welfare activities.
Initially passed in 1995, the Waqf Act has been criticised over the years for its lack of clarity and inefficiencies in managing the vast network of Waqf properties spread across India. The amendment was intended to address these challenges, but its passage sparked intense debate, particularly within the Muslim community, as the implications of the bill were viewed through multiple lenses of governance, religious rights, and community welfare.
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