Waqf Act & the Erosion of Muslim Rights | Dr. Nizamuddin Ahmad Siddiqui
The Waqf Act 2025 is not just a legal amendment, but also a political shift.
In this Nous explainer episode, we unpack the major changes and the deeper implications of the new Waqf Act.
Why has ‘Waqf by user’ been abolished?
How does the Act dilute Muslim personal law and weaken community control over religious endowments?
And why are many seeing it as a step toward state appropriation of Muslim institutions?
From the shrinking role of Muslim representation to the government’s claim to override Waqf property decisions, this is not just a policy tweak; it’s a signal.
What does it mean for Indian Muslims today? And what does it reveal about the state’s relationship with minority rights?
