Uloom Waqf. In Bangladesh, these madrasas are known as "Qawmi madrasas," and they include Darul Uloom Hathazari, Al Jamia Al Islamia Patiya, Jamia Qurania Arabia Lalbagh, Al-Jamiah Al-Islamiah Obaidia Nanupur, and Jamiatul Uloom Al-Islamia Lalkhan Bazar. Pakistan also has a strong presence of Deobandi madrasas, such as Darul Uloom Karachi, Darul Uloom Haqqania, Jamia Ashrafia, Jamia Tur Rasheed, Jamia Uloom-ul-Islamia, Jamia Binoria, Jamia Faridia, Jamia Farooqia, and Jamia Khairul Madaris. In South Africa, Deobandi madrasas such as Darul Uloom Zakariyya, Darul Uloom Newcastle, and Madrasah In'aamiyyah are notable. The United Kingdom also has several Deobandi madrasas, including Darul Uloom London, Darul Uloom Bury, Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya, and Darul Uloom Bolton. An example of a Deobandi madrasa from Iran is Darul Uloom Zahedan. The Department of Fatwa, also known as Darul Ifta, has its origins in the Indian subcontinent where it was established at Darul Uloom Deoband. The institution was renowned for the ulama (Islamic scholars) who taught there and many people would come from far and wide to seek their guidance on Islamic regulations. However, due to the ulama's teaching commitments, they were often unable to provide timely answers to people's questions. To address this issue, the madrasa assigned Yaqub Nanautawi, a respected teacher, the responsibility of answering theological queries. After his death, this task was taken on by other teachers until, due to the growing number of people seeking answers, a separate department of fatwa was established within the madrasa in 1892 under the name of Darul Ifta. The department was led by Aziz-ul-Rahman Usmani, the first mufti appointed to the position. Deobandi fiqh and its affiliated movement have since gained considerable influence in many parts of the Islamic world, particularly in South Asia, and have given rise to various political and religious movements. These movements have been involved in a range of activities, from religious education to political activism and even armed conflict, and continue to play a crucial role in shaping the intellectual and cultural landscape of Sunni Islam. Contemporary Deobandism In addition to the established networks of madrasas and similar institutions, Deobandi fiqh operates today through various Islamic organizations that frequently organize seminars and publish research papers. For example, the Islamic Fiqh Academy of India is a well-known organization dedicated to promoting Islamic jurisprudence and providing guidance on religious issues. Established in 1989 under the All India Muslim Personal Law Board - the apex body