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Awqaf, Its History, Present Situation and the Proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill

Dr. Mohammad Manzoor Alam

Awqaf have always remained an integral part of Islamic history, which aimed at improving economic and educational condition of the Muslims and provide them support in the welfare work and promotes prosperity. The waqf system is in operation since the time of the Holy Prophet SAW and it was through this medium that the welfare and development works were carried out. Awqaf constitute a collective asset of the Muslims, which have assisted different communities and societies in the promotion of their social and educational undertakings. The concept of Waqf is in vogue ever since the time of the Prophet SAW. The waqf introduced by Caliph Umar RA is a famous institution through which the land of Khyber was converted into a waqf property, so that the profit accruing from it could be used for the welfare works of the community. From the time of the Pious Caliphate up to the later Islamic periods, waqf properties were used for the   establishment of educational institutions, mosques, orphanages and hospitals.

UNITY IS REQUIRED MORE TODAY THAN EVER BEFORE

Dr. Mohammad Manzoor Alam
Islam is a comprehensive religion which comprehends every aspect of humanity. This not only guides an individual’s personal life, but also designs rules and regulations for the collective life and makes rules for the welfare and progress of humanity in all walks of life. Unity is an essential requirement to achieve progress, success and eminence. Unity and amity are enshrined in the basic teachings of Islam which constitute an important source to achieve success and get into eminence.


Recent Activities

IOS organises condolence meet to mourn the death of Dr. Tabish Mehdi

New Delhi: A condolence meet was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies to mourn the death of the noted Urdu poet, critic and writer, Dr. Tabish Mehdi on January 29, 2025 at the Institute’s auditorium.

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IOS Lecture on Significance of Ramadan

New Delhi: A lecture on the Significance of Ramadan was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies at its auditorium on February 27, 2025.

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Mujaddid IOS Centre for Arts and Literature organises discussion on “Problems of Urdu Teaching in Madrasas”

New Delhi: A discussion on the “Problems of Urdu Teaching in Madrasas” was organised by the Mujaddid IOS Centre for Arts and Literature at the Institute’s auditorium on April 19, 2025. The discussion was presided over by Dr. Waris Mazhari, professor of Islamic Studies, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi.

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IOS-Aliah University organises 5-day Summer School on Islamic Studies at Kolkata

Kolkata, April 25, 2025: A five-day offline-online Summer School on Islamic Studies, was jointly organised by the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS), Kolkata Chapter, and the Department of Islamic Theology, Aliah University, Kolkata from April 21 to 25, 2025 at The Park Circus campus of Aliah University Kolkata.

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IOS and AIMC jointly organises Condolence Meet to mourn the death of Maulana Shah Qadri Syed Mustafa Rifai Jilani Nadwi

New Delhi: A condolence meeting to mourn the passing away of member, general assembly, Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) and one of the assistant general secretaries of the All India Milli Council (AIMC), Maulana Shah Qadri Syed Mustafa Rifai Jilani Nadwi, was jointly organised by the IOS and AIMC at the IOS auditorium on March 3, 2025.

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