mutawallī
caretaker
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A mutawalli is the trustee of a waqf, which is a charitable endowment in Islamic law held in trust. The mutawalli manages the assets dedicated to a specific charitable purpose. While the assets are considered inviolable and cannot be sold or confiscated, the donor can even appoint themselves as the mutawalli. This role is crucial for the administration of charitable endowments that have historically provided essential public services like education and healthcare in the Islamic world.12
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