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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 book “Mohammad Nejatullah Siddiqi: Life and Contributions to Islamic Economics” released

New Delhi: The book “Mohammad Nejatullah Siddiqi: Life and Contributions to Islamic Economics” was released at a virtual programme organised by the Institute of Objective Studies on December 21, 2024.

It may be recalled that the book has been edited by Prof. Javed Ahmad Khan, ex-professor at the Centre for West Asian Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

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IOS two-day International Conference on “Prof. AbdulHamid Ahmad AbuSulayman: Personality, Intellectual and Scholastic Legacy”

New Delhi: A Two-Day Online International Conference on “Prof. AbdulHamid Ahmad AbuSulayman: Personality, Intellectual and Scholastic Legacy” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies in collaboration with AbdulHamid AbuSulayman Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, IIUM, Malaysia and International Islamic Fiqh Academy, Jeddah, KSA on December 11 and 12, 2024.

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IOS Kolkata Chapter’s Discussion on “Unity Amidst Diversity”

Kolkata: A significant intellectual session was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) Kolkata Chapter on December 2, 2024, where renowned scholar Dr. Saeedur Rahman Faizi, President of Al-Nadwah Islamic Center, Canada, delivered an inspiring lecture on the topic “Unity Amidst Diversity.”

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Mujaddid IOS Centre for Arts and Literature hosts Mushairah

New Delhi: A Mushairah (Poetic symposium) was organised by Mujaddid IOS Centre for Arts and Literature in association with the Delhi Urdu Academy at the IOS auditorium on October 7, 2024. It was presided over by the veteran Urdu critic and vice-chairman of the Academy, Prof. Shahpar Rasool. Well-known Urdu poet, Moin Shadab conducted the proceedings.

 

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IOS Lecture on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution: Shaping Tomorrow

New Delhi: A lecture on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution: Shaping Tomorrow was organized by the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) in hybrid mode on September 27, 2024. Nilanjan Das, group creative editor, India Today Group, design head, data Intelligence Unit and chief creative editor, CUT and Creator for World first AI new Anchor ‘Sana’ was the speaker who explained the niceties of the AI.

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Recent Publications

Directory of Muslim Educational Institutions in India

Bibliography And Review of Waqf Literature

Islamic Banking in India Scopes & Challenges

A Model of Pure Interest-Free Banking

Islamic Sciences Ethics, Law, Education, Economics, Politics, Sociology, and Systems Planning

Perspectives on Islamic Economics


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