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How does one get rid of unlawfully acquired money—such as a university scholarship one does not deserve—and is it permissible to give it for building mosques?

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You are required to return the grant to the granting entity if possible. Otherwise, spend it on public interests for Muslims, such as building mosques, roads, schools, digging wells, and similar projects that benefit the general populace.

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