Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Can the Waqf house be sold?

· 24 Jumada I 1442 AH1 min readFatwa 46929English

Question

Dear Respected Mufti Saheb

If a house was given as a waqf property to the masjid but the house is dilapidated, can the house be sold and the funds be used to built flats on a masjid property...

Jazakallah

Answer

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu 'alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

Respected Brother,

In order for us to advise you further, we require clarity on these two issues:

1) What is the exact status and condition of the house? Is it possible for the house to be repaired and refurbished?

2) Is the Waaqif (donor of the endowment) still alive?

You may respond to admin@daruliftaa.net Ref: Mahmood Suliman.

And Allah Ta'āla Knows Best

Mahmood Suliman

Student Darul Iftaa
Gaborone, Botswana

Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.

Answered by
Mahmood Suliman
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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