The Muslim women have been empowered further by the Central government as they have been also included as members of the Waqf boards. Some of the key provisions of the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025 are as follows: two Muslim women will continue to be included as members in both the State Waqf Boards (Section 14) and the Central Waqf Council (Section 9) to ensure Muslim women’s empowerment and participation in waqf management.

Also, the State Waqf Boards will now include one member from the Muslim OBC community, ensuring broader representation (Section 14). The information has also said that the state government may establish separate Waqf Boards for Aghakhani and Bohra communities, acknowledging their distinct religious needs (Section 13). It further added that in Waqf Alal Aulad (family waqfs), women’s inheritance rights will be safeguarded. “A waqif can dedicate property only after ensuring that female heirs receive their rightful share (Section 3A(2),” it said.