What is the ruling for a non-Muslim to give waqf? as the management can we accept the proposal or should we investigate the source of the proposal where it come from?
Accepting Waqf From A Non-Muslim
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Answer
It is permissible to accept Waqf from a non Muslim with the following conditions:
• It is an act of worship in the religion of the non-Muslim.
• There shouldn’t be an ulterior motive behind it. For example: if a non Muslim gives Waqf to a Masjid with the intention of getting funds from the Muslims for his church, or for a political reason such as getting votes from Muslims, then it will not be permissible to accept his Waqf.
• Majority of his income should be from a Halal source.
Checked and Approved By:
Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
References
Fatawa Mahmoodiyyah 22/125
Darul Ifta - Darul Uloom Azaadville - Madrasah Arabia Islamia