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Islamic Endowments In Jerusalem Under British Mandate | 
 enlarge | Authors: Yitzhak Reiter, Yitzhak Reiter
Publisher: Routledge
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 1944122
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 272
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.9
ISBN: 0714643424
Dewey Decimal Number: 297.65
EAN: 9780714643427
ASIN: 0714643424
Publication Date: 1996
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The Waqf (pious endowment in Islam) fulfilled vital political, social and economic functions. Reiter presents a picture of the role of Islam in mandatory Je.0rusalem through the resources of the Waqf. The Waqfs, as owners of 80% of the land in the old city of Jerusalem, and their socio-political influence, lie at the root of the present debate about the character and future of this Holy City. The prevalent image of institutionalized corruption within the Waqf system, involving beneficiaries, administrators and members of the elite is not completely supported by the findings ofthe present study.
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