Understanding Waqf in Muslim Law A Waqf is a unique institution under Muslim law that allows a Muslim to dedicate a portion of their property […]
Tag: Muslim personal law
Discuss the law relating to maintenance of a Divorced Wife with the help of decided cases
Meaning and Importance of Maintenance under Muslim Law Maintenance, known as Nafqah in Muslim law, refers to the financial support that a man must provide […]
Creation and Revocation of Waqf.
Concept and Meaning: A Waqf under Muslim law is a permanent dedication of property by a person professing Islam for religious, pious, or charitable purposes […]
Definition of “Gift (Hiba)”
Concept and Meaning: Under Muslim Law, a Gift or Hiba is the immediate and unconditional transfer of ownership of property from one person (the donor) […]
Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939
Overview and Objective The Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939 was enacted to consolidate and clarify the rights of Muslim women to obtain a divorce […]
Dower and its Classification
Meaning and Concept: Dower, also known as Mahr, is a sum of money or property which the husband is obliged to pay to his wife […]
Sharers
Sharers – Meaning and Concept In Muslim law, sharers are those relatives who are entitled to a fixed share (Mirs) of a deceased Muslim’s estate […]
Void and Irregular Marriage
Void and Irregular Marriage – Meaning and Concept Under Muslim law, marriages are classified into valid, void, and irregular based on compliance with Islamic legal […]
Waqf Tribunal
Waqf Tribunal – Meaning and Concept A Waqf Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body established to adjudicate disputes relating to Waqf properties and the management of […]
Mutavalli
Mutawalli – Meaning and Concept A Mutawalli is a person appointed to manage and administer a Waqf (religious endowment) property under Muslim law. The term […]