Tag: Waqf Act
How Congress Cheated Hindus Through The Waqf Act – A Look At Atrocities Of Waqf Board
Waqf, a cornerstone of Islamic jurisprudence, lacks explicit mention in the Quran but finds its basis in the Prophet Muhammad’s teachings. For instance, when Umar sought guidance on dedicating land in Khaibar, the Prophet advised tying up the property for charitable purposes, prohibiting its sale… Read More
With Waqf Bill Under Discussion In Lok Sabha, Looking Back At How Waqf Board Claimed An Entire TN Village And Its Temple
In a much-anticipated move, the central government has introduced a Bill to amend the Waqf Act. Even as the discussion on the Bill is underway in the Lok Sabha, here is one such instance of how residents of Tiruchendurai in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruchirappalli district were… Read More
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11 Incidents Of Temple And Public Land Grab By Waqf Board
Several instances of land grabs by the Waqf Board have recently emerged. The Waqf Act was first passed by the Bharatiya Parliament in 1954. Subsequently, it was repealed, and a new Waqf Act was passed in 1995, giving more power to Waqf Boards. In 2013,… Read More