وقف املاک ایکٹ 2020 ء اور تولیت وقف: فقہی جائزہ Waqf Property Act 2020 and Tauliat e Waqf: A Jurisprudential Review Section Islamic Studies

Abstract

During the era of stability in the Islamic government, Bait al-Mal assumed responsibility for both individual and collective well-being. Diverse funding sources, including waqf, Zakat, Sadaqat, Ushar, Ashur, and Jizya etc, played a vital role in supporting the welfare of the state. Notably, waqf stood out as a prominent and nuanced contributor to Bait al-Mal. Given the paramount importance of waqf, the Pakistani legislature has consistently demonstrated interest in its regulation, enacting various acts over time. In 2020, the Parliament of Pakistan passed the Waqf Act 2020, eliciting reactions from Islamic scholars who raised concerns about certain compromises on Shariah aspects. Particularly, Tauliat e Waqf (Maintenance of Waqf) emerged as a compromised facet that warrants careful consideration in alignment with Islamic jurisprudence. This article precisely examines the provisions related to Tulaat Waqf in the Waqf Property Act 2020.