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Is prayer accepted in a mosque built on land where the government has environmentally prohibited construction, and its owners decided to build despite that?

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What is prohibited is building a mosque on usurped land. However, the land in question was purchased from its owner. Therefore, one must consider the public interest and any public or private harms that might result from building the mosque, especially given the government's prohibition.

Those responsible for building the mosque must be trustworthy with the Muslims' funds. They should not proceed with building the mosque in a location where it is likely to be demolished or where its use will be prevented, as this would lead to the loss of funds or to discord.

They should find a solution and reconcile with the state. The state might cede another plot of land to them, or give them money to purchase alternative land, or sell it to any institution permitted to establish environmental projects.

If the municipality prevents the construction of an Islamic center on one plot of land but offers a larger one, it is permissible to sell the first plot to purchase and build a mosque and Islamic center.

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