Is it permissible to divert a sum of money designated for building a mosque, which is insufficient for that purpose, to other projects, or to contribute it to the construction or renovation of an existing mosque?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
You should seek a mosque that can be built with this amount, even if outside the Kingdom. Otherwise, this amount can be contributed to building a mosque, such as purchasing its land, building materials, or workers' wages.
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