| Islamic Endowments in Jerusalem Under British Mandate Contributor(s): Reiter, Yitzhak (Author) |
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ISBN: 0714643424 ISBN-13: 9780714643427 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $54.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 1996 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Middle East - General - Religion | Islam - General |
| Dewey: 297.65 |
| LCCN: 96015450 |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.89 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
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| Publisher Description: Yitzhak Reiter presents a picture of the role of Islam in mandatory Jerusalem through the resources of the Waqf. The prevalent image of institutionalized corruption within the Waqf system is not completely supported by the findings of the study. |