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‪In the Mediterranean, urban agriculture varies in momentum, between decline and growth. The case of Beirut showcases the adaptation of urban agriculture according to land tenure. This article focuses on ‪ ‪waqf ‪‪land (or ‪ ‪habous‪‪ land) an inalienable private good, the revenue of which benefits the community in the form of pious actions. We identify three main forms of urban agriculture in Beirut: relic agriculture, farming where ‪ ‪waqf‪‪ land allows multiple uses, and urban breeding. Our results show that ‪ ‪waqf‪‪ land provides greater security for farmers, whereas other private lands used for agriculture are characterized by great land tenure insecurity.‪