Wakf

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(wŭkf)
n.1.(Moham. Law) The granting or dedication of property in trust for a pious purpose, that is, to some object that tends to the good of mankind, as to support a mosque or caravansary, to provide for support of one's family, kin, or neighbors, to benefit some particular person or persons and afterward the poor, etc.; also, the trust so created, or the property in trust.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.
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The Shani temple had recently opened its doors SC backs temple Wakf claims THE famous Shani Shignapur temple is indeed passing through difficult times.
Organised by the Women Sports Department of Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC), the two-day event will be held in collaboration with the UAE Taekwondo and Karate Federation and the Sharjah Sports Council under the supervision of the West Asian Karate Federation (WAKF), at SLC's indoor gymnasium.
Police are now planning to write to the AP Wakf Board requesting them to provide guidelines on dealing with the new age talaq cases.
On the proper utilisation of mismanaged Muslim Wakf assets which run into crores of rupees, the minister, who also holds the Minority Affairs Ministry said that there was a prolonged joint exercise being conducted by the joint parliamentary committee and it gave several recommendations.
A large hole opened up on the Temple Mount during Friday's earthquake, which was soon covered by officials from the Wakf Islamic Authority that administers the mosques built atop Judaisms holiest site.
Khera Kabristan Ahle-- Islam Wakf and a petitioner in the case, said: " This was an 11- acre graveyard existing since before Independence.
The court was hearing three public interest litigations and has issued notices to the central government, the Delhi Wakf Board and the Shahi Imam.
Filmed in 2005, a heavy police presence is apparent, with members of Israel= =92s police, as well as the Muslim Wakf religious trust keeping close super= vision to make sure Richman or his compatriots not utter a prayer.
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