GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

RTI ACT 2005

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who is a Mutawalli?
A
Religious head of Muslims
B
To be in charge of adthinistering Wakf property
C
To teach Muslim law to people
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Provisions for Mutawallis. Mutawalli is the manager of the waqf or waqf property. He is not the owner or trustee of the property; his duty is to supervise that the usufructs of the property are being properly utilized as desired by the waqif.

Detailed explanation-2: -A Mutawalli is in charge of wakf property management and administration. He has complete control over the use of wakf property for the reason for which it was developed. He may only alienate property with the court’s permission. It is merely voidable even without prior court approval.

Detailed explanation-3: -Wakf Act, 1954 defines Wakf as, “Wakf means the permanent dedication by a person professing the Islam, of any movable or immovable property for any purpose recognized by Muslim Law as religious, pious, or charitable.”

Detailed explanation-4: -Mutawalli is the manager or custodian of waqf (i.e. cheritable endowment). He is the trustee of waqf whose appointment is compulsory in Shia law. He has the power of management and administration of waqf properties. Mutawalli are the ones who are supposed to preserve the magnificent Islamic heritage.

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