Harasani, Hamid,

Toward the reform of private waqfs : a comparative study of Islamic waqfs and English trusts / by Dr. Hamid Harasani - xix, 255 pages ; 25 cm - Brill's Arab and Islamic laws series, 10 1871-2894 ; . - Brill's Arab and Islamic laws series ; 10 .

Based on author's thesis (doctoral - King's College London, University of London, 2014).

Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-244) and index.

Introduction -- Methodology and general difficulties -- The current state of Islamic waqf law : highlighting and discussing the criticisms of the waqf system -- Exploring the tension between the waqf 's perpetuity laws and the English trust's rule against perpetuities -- Trust and waqf ownership structures -- Conclusion.

9789004306974 (hardback : alk. paper) 9789004306967 (e-book)

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Waqf--Comparative studies
Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations (Islamic law)
Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations--England