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Islamic Endowments in Jerusalem Under British Mandate (Hardcover)
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Islamic Endowments in Jerusalem Under British Mandate (Hardcover)
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The waqf (pious endowment) was a major Islamic institution in
Jerusalem under British Mandate and it fulfilled vital political,
social and economic functions. This book considers how the waqf
adapted to modern times and reflects on its role in Islamic life in
Jerusalem in the light of the political debate between the
Palestinian Arab national movement and the Jewish Zionist movement.
One of the weaknesses of Islamic endowments was the lack of proper
supervision of their administration. The image of institutionalized
corruption within the waqf system, involving beneficiaries,
administrators, qadis and members of the elite, however, is not
completely supported by the findings of the present study.
Alongside cases of neglect and poor administration of waqf in
Mandatory Jerusalem, there were numerous instances of estates being
properly maintained and well managed. The waqfs own 80 per cent of
the land in the Old City of Jerusalem, and their socio-political
influence lies at the root of the present debate about the
character and future of this holy city.
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