ABSTRACT

Yitzhak Reiter presents a picture of the role of Islam in mandatory Jerusalem through the resources of the Waqf. The prevalent image of institutionalized corruption within the Waqf system is not completely supported by the findings of the study.

part 1|43 pages

Part 1

part 2|71 pages

Part 2

chapter 3|27 pages

Founders and Properties

chapter 4|42 pages

Beneficiaries and the devolution of shares

part 3|90 pages

Part 3

chapter 5|27 pages

The appointment of mutawallīs

chapter 6|25 pages

Current waqf administration

chapter 7|36 pages

Transactions and economic development

part 4|27 pages

Part 4

chapter 8|12 pages

Supervision of waqfs

chapter 9|13 pages

Summary and conclusions