Can waqf land owned by the Johor Islamic Religious Council be developed under the 9th Malaysia Plan, and how is istibdal carried out for mosque or cemetery waqf land?

Summary

The federal government's proposal to develop waqf land with potential in Johor is welcomed and permitted. Where the land serves a basic purpose such as a mosque or cemetery, it must be replaced through istibdal under the conditions of Islamic law. Istibdal may be done by exchanging the waqf property for a new one, or by selling it at current value and using the proceeds to buy a new property for the original waqf purpose. If funds fall short, the gap may be met from Waqf Department allocations, the Council's waqf funds, instalment payments, or part of the rental income from the building to be constructed.

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