For centuries, Indian Muslims have managed tens of thousands of holy sites across India, stewarding properties such as mosques, madrasas, orphanages, and graveyards – endowments made by Indian Muslims over generations for the benefit of the community. These properties, known as waqf, are now under attack from India’s Hindu nationalist government.
Waqf properties are foundational to Muslim life in India, providing an institutional foundation for alleviating poverty and improving literacy.
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