What is Waqf Bill? Why was it needed?

WAQF Bill; What is Waqf Bill? What is Waqf Bill? Why was it needed? The main things of Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2013;

What is Waqf Bill? Why was it needed?

👉 What is Waqf?

Waqf is the concept of an Islamic law, under which a Muslim donates his property (such as land, building, money etc.) in the name of Allah, so that it is used in social welfare, mosque, madrasa, cemetery, yatimkhana, hospital etc. in religious or social works. This property does not remain private again - its ownership goes to the Waqf Board or Trust, and cannot be sold or bought.

👉 What is Waqf Bill?

The Waqf Bill is a bill (bill) that the government creates for management, conservation and monitoring of Waqf properties. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2013 was amended in India to amend the Waqf Act, 1995 to protect Waqf properties and use them properly.

👉 The main things of Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2013

Identification of Waqf Property: Under this bill, a provision was made to keep a record of Waqf properties in a digital manner and survey them.

Stopping unauthorized possession: If a person has illegally occupied the Waqf property, it can be removed through the Waqf Tribunal.

The powers of the Waqf Board increased: State Waqf Board was given further rights so that it could better manage the properties.

Transfer of property prohibited: No vaqf property sold, gifted, or mortgaged. If this is done, it will be considered illegal.

Online Management: Arrangement for uploading records of Waqf Property online so that transparency remains.

👉 Why was it (Waqf Bill) needed?

Illegal occupation of Waqf properties: There are millions of acres of Waqf property across India, out of which a large number was illegally occupied.

Corruption and mismanagement: Waqf properties could not be used properly and many cases of corruption were reported in them.

For the welfare of the Muslim community: The income from these properties can be used correctly in the education, health and other needs of the community - it required a transparent and strong law.

Conclusion:

The purpose of the Waqf Bill is to ensure the safety, transparency of Waqf properties and its correct use in the interest of society. Through this, not only Waqf properties can be saved from illegal occupations, but Muslim society can also get the benefit of their rights.

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