Zakaat monies for the building and upkeep of the masjid
Question
Is it permissible to use zakaat monies for the building and upkeep of the masjid?
Answer
It is impermissible to use zakaat monies for the building and upkeep of the masjid.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
و يشترط أن يكون الصرف تمليكاً لا إباحةً كما مرّ لا يصرف إلى بناء نحو مسجد (الدر المجتار مع رد المحتار 2/344)
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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