Religious Council and Kadis Courts Act · 2022 Revised Edition · Part 4
103. Income of wakaf and nazar
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
The income of a wakaf khas, if received by the Majlis, shall be applied by it in accordance with the lawful provisions of such wakaf khas.
wakaf khas
“wakaf khas” means a dedication in perpetuity of the capital of property for religious or charitable purposes recognised by Muslim law, and the property so dedicated, the income of the property being paid to persons or for purposes prescribed in the wakaf;
The income of every other wakaf and of every nazar am shall be paid to and form part of the General Endowment Fund.
nazar am
“nazar am” means a nazar intended wholly or in part for the benefit of the Muslim community generally or part thereof, as opposed to an individual or individuals;
Terms defined in s 2
General Endowment Fund
Defined · s 2“General Endowment Fund” means the General Endowment Fund established under section 98;
nazar
Defined · s 2“nazar” means an expressed vow to do any act or to dedicate property for any purpose allowed by Muslim law;
nazar am
Defined · s 2“nazar am” means a nazar intended wholly or in part for the benefit of the Muslim community generally or part thereof, as opposed to an individual or individuals;
wakaf khas
Defined · s 2“wakaf khas” means a dedication in perpetuity of the capital of property for religious or charitable purposes recognised by Muslim law, and the property so dedicated, the income of the property being paid to persons or for purposes prescribed in the wakaf;
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