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Waqf-e-Jadid Secretaries:

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Waqf-e-Jadid

Q:  What is ‘Total Tajneed’ on the Waqf-e-Jadid report form ?
A:  Total Tajneed,’ for the purposes of Waqfe Jadid, is the sum total of all the Active Lajna, Active Nasiraat, and Active Children under seven residing in your majlis.

Q:  Can a WJ pledge be taken from an inactive member?
A:  No.

Q:  Can WJ contribution be taken from an inactive member?
A:  No.

Q:  What is an Active Member?
A:  Active Lajna are the following:

  • Working members who pay chanda aam  or Hissa Amad (Chanda  Wassiyat)
  • Those who pay lajna dues (working members must pay 1% of their income)
  • Those who have special permission not to pay chanda aam or lajna dues.

Active Nasiraat are the following:

  • Those who pay Nasiraat dues
  • Daughters of Active Lajna

Active Children-under-seven are the sons and daughters, under the age of seven, of Active Lajna

Q:  How do we report the Waqf-e-Jadid chanda collected on behalf of a deceased relative?
A:  The dollar amount will be reflected in the Total Collected.  However, the number of people who ‘Participated’ will only include members of the local tajneed.

Q:  In whose name will the receipt be issued for Waqf-e-Jadid payment made on behalf of a deceased relative?
A:  The receipt will be issued in the name of the person making the payment, unless an active member code in the name of the deceased relative exists.

Q:  What is the Pledge Report?
A:  The Pledge Report, due on April 30th, is the report that must include the pledges of all the Active members who participated in the previous WJ year.

Q:  What is the Semi-Annual Report?
A:  The Semi-Annual Report, due on July 31st, is the report that must include the pledges of all the Active members.

Q:  Can the WJ secretary email the report directly?
A:  Yes, after the Sadr has seen it.  Be sure to copy the local and the regional Sadrs.

Q:  Can the report be filled out by hand and mailed via. Postal service?
A:  Yes.  Please be sure to mail the report in time to meet the deadline.  It will be recorded on the day received.

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