Functions
11. The functions of the Foundation shall be-
(a) to establish, manage and maintain mosques and Islamic centres, academies and [institutes];
(b) to render financial assistance to mosques and Islamic centres, [academies, institutes and organisations dedicated to social services];
(c) to undertake research on the contributions of Islam to culture, thoughts, science and civilization;
(d) to propagate and assist in propagating the basic Islamic ideals of universal brotherhood, tolerance and justice [and to recommend measures, including institutional development, for the realisation of Islamic values and principles in the cultural, social and economic life of the community];
(e) to organize and promote studies and research in Islamic history, philosophy, culture, law and jurisprudence [with a view to popularising Islamic values and principles and to publish, and promote the publication and dissemination at cheap prices of popular Islamic Literature];
[(f) to translate, compile and publish books, periodicals and pamphlets on Islam and Islamic subject;]
(g) to organize conferences, lectures, debates and symposia on matters relating to Islamic history, philosophy, culture, law and jurisprudence;
(h) to institute prizes and medals for outstanding contributions in the field of Islamic studies;
[(hh) to sponsor, undertake or assist projects on Islam;]
(i) to award scholarships for Islamic studies;
(j) to manage and develop Baitul Mokarram Mosque;
(jj) [to manage and develop the Jamiatul Falah Mosque and Complex, Chittagong; and ]
(k) to do all other acts and things ancillary or incidental to any of the aforesaid functions.