Malaysia legislation

Section 51

of Majlis Islam Sarawak Ordinance, 2001

Section 51

Restrictions on creation of wakaf or nazr

Whether or not made by way of will or death-bed gift, no wakaf or nazr involving more than one-third of the property of the person making the wakaf or nazr shall be valid in respect of the excess beyond such one-third.

(2)

This section shall not operate to render valid any wakaf or nazr which is invalid under the provisions of Islamic Law.

(3)

Any wakaf or nazr which is valid in accordance with the repealed Ordinance shall remain valid for the purposes of this

Ordinance.

Income of wakaf khas and nazr am