Waqf in Malaysia: Legal and Administrative Perspectives by Siti Mashitoh Mahamood

This book provides valuable information regarding waqf in Malaysia within legal and administrative perspectives. 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.