Is it permissible to mortgage land dedicated (*waqf*) to Muslims?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Pledges (Collateral)

Book 13 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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Mortgaging land dedicated (*waqf*) for the benefit of Muslims is impermissible. This is the established position in the Shafi'i school of thought, mirroring the ruling on its sale.