October 30, 2026

Section 3A – Certain Conditions of Waqf – The Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995

3A. Certain conditions of waqf

(1) No person shall create a waqf unless he is the lawful owner of the property and competent to transfer or dedicate such property.

(2) The creation of a waqf-alal-aulad shall not result in denial of inheritance rights of heirs, including women heirs, of the waqif or any other rights of persons with lawful claims.