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Remarks

Probable Solutions

Incompetent Team members in Waqf Board for maqāṣidic governance

·         Judicious selection of its members based on credentials and qualifications.

·         Appointment of knowledgeable and experienced people in Islamic jurisprudence, Islamic economics, waqf laws and governance.

Waqf Board and its activities are not enough known to direct or indirect beneficiaries

·         Popularization of Waqf Board and its activities using the      channels of the religious organizations.

·         Mass awareness programs about the State Waqf Board and its activities.

·         Maintain an engaging, open, trustworthy and dynamic relationship between Waqf Board and the mutawallī/Mahall committee.

·         Publicize the advantages and opportunities put forth by the Waqf Board, such as loans, grants, financial assistance, and opportunities for the lease.

·         The appointment of a skilled coordinator in each mahall for bridging between the Board and local management.

Lack of systematic accounting process, corruption and misuse

·         Accountability and transparency in the functioning of the Board by preparing and implementing procedures and guidelines.

·         Waqf accounting and auditing system on a regular basis.

·         Efficient monitoring of mutawallī/Mahall committee.

·         Periodic review

·         Free from all sorts of corruption

Misappropriation of waqf properties

·         Investigation

·         Protecting waqf properties from encroachment.

·         Taking action against the illegal encroachments of waqf lands.

·         Conducting a detailed survey of existing waqf assets and documenting them.

Delay in giving judgements in Waqf cases

·         Specification of a time frame and its strict implementation

·         Expediating the judgements on Waqf related cases.

·         Settling the legal constraints in waqf management.

Disregard to Market value of Waqf land

·         Implementation of the Land Acquisition Act to Waqf land also.

Incompetent mutawallīs

·         Training sessions for mutawallīs for improving their knowledge about aḥkām of waqf, their duties and maqāṣidic governance.

·         Organize workshops for the mutawallī/Mahall committee, thus equipping them to deliver their duties, flourish the waqf income and distribute to the deserving people in the community.

·         Educating about legal requirements/technicalities of respective lands and needs of the time. 

·         Implement strict monitoring of the mutawallī/Mahall committee by designing work plans, regulations, legal administration, and timely action that must be submitted for audit every year.

·         If mutawalli is physically unable to discharge his duties, he needs to be changed or a representative must be appointed.

·         Income and expenditure of waqf properties need to be reported and shared with Mahall members.

·         Regular and systematic monitoring of the performance of the mutawallī/Mahall committee.

·         Systematic audit must be implemented.

Insolvent nature of Waqf institutions

·         Cultivate, flourish, maximize use and benefit of Waqf assets/properties/lands

·         Projects for increasing income

·         Investments to flourish Waqf income

·         Generate revenue for the beneficiaries

·         Ensure the self-sufficiency of waqf institutions 

Underused/damaged waqf properties

·         Mutawallī/Mahall committee must use their discretionary power to identify the causes of damage and reach pragmatic solutions.

·         Develop a system for reporting income and expenditure every year, with plans about using waqf endowment and generating revenue for the beneficiaries.

·         Utilizing Imams and khatibs to make awareness about Waqf and its potential for the community’s well-being.

·         Appointing trained, skilled, and committed employees to administer and manage the waqf assets.

·         Remuneration for employees of waqf management.

·         Utilization of benefits and opportunities given by the Board, such as loans, leases and financial assistance.

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Five essentials in Maqāṣid

Target Area

    Suggestions for using Waqf properties and funds from a maqāṣidic perspective

1

Hifẓ al-dīn (protection of religion)

Values

1.      Establishment of Islamic institutions.

2.      Facilitation of religious practices.

3.      Opportunity for Islamic education.

4.      Funding for students, teachers, imām, mu’addin, etc.

5.      Support for Da’wah activities.

2

Hifẓ al-Nafs (Protection of life)

Humanity

6.      necessities for leading a healthy life, such as food, home, healthcare, etc.

3

Hifẓ al-Nasl (Protection of the family)

Humanity

7.      Help the wedding of low-income families

8.      Help pregnant women from low-income families.

9.      Support for the expenses of child-delivery and post-delivery needs. 

4

Hifẓ al-Aql (Protection of mind)

Knowledge

10.  Financial support for students, libraries, and educational institutions.

11.  Support for research and intellectual activities,

12.  Rehabilitation and care for addiction

5

Hifẓ al-Maal (Protection of properties)

Nature

13.  Plantation, agriculture and gardening.

14.  Investments.

15.  Use the money to help the needy create jobs and livelihood.

16.  Development, social security.

17.  Financial stability, wealth distribution, economic justice, altruism (īthār).