Waqf Properties in Danger? History, Politics, Explained

Waqf Properties in Danger? History, Politics, Explained
THE WAQF (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2025

In this eye-opening podcast, we sit down with Advocate Md. Sorab Hosen from the Kolkata High Court to discuss the truth about Waqf in India — from its historical roots to the present-day controversies, political encroachments, and the impact of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025.

🔍 Topics Covered
Get legal insights into how Waqf properties have been manipulated post-independence, the role of different governments, the types of Waqf, and what Muslims — and even non-Muslims — must understand about this issue.

⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
2:36 – Guest Identity: Advocate Introduction
3:44 – What is Waqf?
12:49 – Encroachment of Waqf After Independence
19:33 – Types of Waqf Properties
21:11 – Why BJP Is Targeted by So-Called Secular Parties?
24:19 – What’s in the New Amendment Bill (2025)?
30:23 – What Should Muslims Do Now?
44:26 – Non-Muslims Also Affected by the Bill?
49:02 – Final Suggestions & Closing Thoughts