Multiple choice

What is the effect of alienation made by a mutawalli without prior permission of the court?

  1. Valid

  2. Void

  3. Voidable

  4. Irregular

  5. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

As a general rule, wakf property is inalienable. Unless authorised by the deed of wakf, a mutawalli has no power to alienate the property without the sanction of the court. An alienation made by a mutawalli without the prior permission of the court is voidable.