Waqf In Malaysia: Legal And Administrative Perspectives
Editor: Siti
Mashitoh Mahamood
Publisher: UM
Press
ISBN: 9831002873
Year: 2006
Price: RM30.00
This book provides valuable information regarding waqf in Malaysia within legal and administrative perspecitves. Emphasis has also been laid on its historical implications. The major focus of the discussion deals with the role of the State Islamic Religious Councils (Majlis Agama Islam Negeri) as the sole trustees of waqf assets and the various problems faced by the the Councils in performing their obligations in dealing with the assets. Besides, the issue of the one-third rule of waqf and the application of the Civil and Federal Laws in the administration of said property have also been highlighted.