Which is better in the sight of Allah: building a mosque under one's house, or donating the cost of its construction to an independent mosque, given the inability to build an independent mosque?
We advise you on three ways to build a mosque:
1. If your area needs a mosque, then build a mosque to be a beacon for spreading the Sunnah and knowledge, whether you do it yourself or entrust it to someone you trust.
2. If your area does not need a mosque, and you find a person from Ahl al-Sunnah who is building a mosque, then contribute your money with them.
3. If neither of the above is available, then donate your money to a trustworthy organization that builds mosques in Africa and Asia, while ensuring the organization's sound methodology.
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