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?
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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 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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Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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