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In the classical Muslim-law account of a valid waqf, in whom is the dedicated property treated as…

Classical Muslim law treats the corpus of a valid waqf as permanently dedicated and vested in God. The waqif relinquishes ownership, and the mutawalli manages the property…

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In the classical Muslim-law account of a valid waqf, in whom is the dedicated property treated as vesting?

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Classical Muslim law treats the corpus of a valid waqf as permanently dedicated and vested in God. The waqif relinquishes ownership, and the mutawalli manages the property for the purposes of the waqf.

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Option A

The classical doctrine treats God as holding the dedicated property.

Option B

The waqif dedicates the property and relinquishes ownership.

Option C

The mutawalli manages the property and does not acquire ownership by taking office.

Option D

The dedication ends the founder’s ownership and gives the manager a management role only.

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