The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 brings substantial reforms to the governance of waqf properties in India, reshaping the legal, social, and political landscape. This paper examines the core provisions of the Bill, such as the narrowed definition of waqf, new restrictions on donor eligibility, increased role of state authorities, digitization of records, and the inclusion of non-Muslims and women in Waqf Boards. While the government presents these changes as measures to enhance transparency and efficiency, critics argue they curtail the independence of Muslim institutions and risk discriminatory outcomes. The Bill’s ongoing implementation, the controversies surrounding it, and pending constitutional challenges reveal deeper tensions in balancing secular state oversight with minority religious autonomy.