Research Article

Comparative Analysis of Waqf Provisions in Islamic Jurisprudence and the Legal Framework in Bangladesh

Volume: 10 Number: 1 January 25, 2024
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Comparative Analysis of Waqf Provisions in Islamic Jurisprudence and the Legal Framework in Bangladesh

Abstract

This paper analyzes the evolution of Waqf governance in Bangladesh, focusing on its historical development, challenges, and prospects for enhancement. It uses a multidisciplinary approach that includes historical analysis, legal examination, and socio-economic assessment to trace the trajectory of Waqf governance in Bangladesh. The study begins by exploring the foundational principles of Waqf, emphasizing cooperation and interdependence within society and the role of Islamic law in shaping religious duties and practices. It emphasizes Waqf's pivotal role as a charitable institution, where assets are dedicated to promoting socio-economic and cultural development. The historical context is examined, particularly during the colonial era from 1757 to 1947, when the legal framework for Waqf in Bengal began to take shape. The enforcement of initial legal regulations in 1894 by the Privy Council marked a significant milestone, followed by the introduction of the Mussalman Waqf Validating Act of 1913. The paper also examines the amendments and modifications that occurred post-1947, leading to the emergence of Bangladesh in 1971. The analysis reveals that Waqf has historically played a pivotal role in the socio-economic and cultural development of Muslim society in Bengal. However, over time, interest in Waqf waned, and governing intellectual and political systems allocated diminishing attention to this vital institution, resulting in a diminishing significance of Islamic endowments. This paper contributes to the broader discourse on the role of Waqf in fostering socio-economic and cultural development within Muslim societies, with a specific focus on its manifestation in Bangladesh.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Islamic Law

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

January 25, 2024

Submission Date

September 17, 2023

Acceptance Date

December 3, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 10 Number: 1

APA
Ershad Uddın, A. (2024). Comparative Analysis of Waqf Provisions in Islamic Jurisprudence and the Legal Framework in Bangladesh. İhya Uluslararası İslam Araştırmaları Dergisi, 10(1), 1-20. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10530552
AMA
1.Ershad Uddın A. Comparative Analysis of Waqf Provisions in Islamic Jurisprudence and the Legal Framework in Bangladesh. İHYA Islamic Studies. 2024;10(1):1-20. doi:10.5281/zenodo.10530552
Chicago
Ershad Uddın, Ahm. 2024. “Comparative Analysis of Waqf Provisions in Islamic Jurisprudence and the Legal Framework in Bangladesh”. İhya Uluslararası İslam Araştırmaları Dergisi 10 (1): 1-20. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10530552.
EndNote
Ershad Uddın A (January 1, 2024) Comparative Analysis of Waqf Provisions in Islamic Jurisprudence and the Legal Framework in Bangladesh. İhya Uluslararası İslam Araştırmaları Dergisi 10 1 1–20.
IEEE
[1]A. Ershad Uddın, “Comparative Analysis of Waqf Provisions in Islamic Jurisprudence and the Legal Framework in Bangladesh”, İHYA Islamic Studies, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 1–20, Jan. 2024, doi: 10.5281/zenodo.10530552.
ISNAD
Ershad Uddın, Ahm. “Comparative Analysis of Waqf Provisions in Islamic Jurisprudence and the Legal Framework in Bangladesh”. İhya Uluslararası İslam Araştırmaları Dergisi 10/1 (January 1, 2024): 1-20. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10530552.
JAMA
1.Ershad Uddın A. Comparative Analysis of Waqf Provisions in Islamic Jurisprudence and the Legal Framework in Bangladesh. İHYA Islamic Studies. 2024;10:1–20.
MLA
Ershad Uddın, Ahm. “Comparative Analysis of Waqf Provisions in Islamic Jurisprudence and the Legal Framework in Bangladesh”. İhya Uluslararası İslam Araştırmaları Dergisi, vol. 10, no. 1, Jan. 2024, pp. 1-20, doi:10.5281/zenodo.10530552.
Vancouver
1.Ahm Ershad Uddın. Comparative Analysis of Waqf Provisions in Islamic Jurisprudence and the Legal Framework in Bangladesh. İHYA Islamic Studies. 2024 Jan. 1;10(1):1-20. doi:10.5281/zenodo.10530552