waqf
Americannoun
plural
awqaf, waqfs-
Islam. the practice of donating property as an endowment to a religious institution, which uses the income from it for charitable purposes.
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Islam. property donated in this way.
Example Sentences
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The new law, introduced by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led government, amended the act to add new provisions, including changes to how a waqf property is determined.
From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025
Another contentious provision that was scrapped was a clause that required a waqf donor to be a practicing Muslim for at least five years.
From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025
Under the new law, waqf boards were required to provide valid documents to claim a property as waqf.
From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025
In Islamic tradition, a waqf is a charitable or religious donation made by Muslims for the benefit of the community.
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2024
The property thus set apart is called waqf.
From The Faith of Islam by Sell, Edward
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