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Changing the purpose of an old mosque

We are trying to build a new masjid next to our old Masjid. Once the new Masjid is build, what should we do with the old one? We were told that once a buliding is a masjid it has to stay that way or build a new masjid on the same ground as the old one... More

117368 26-1-2009
A mother made a will to divide her inheritance against Shariah

Assalamu Alaikum, I'm an Indian working in Saudi Arabia. My father passed away before my birth in 1954, leaving my brother, 2 sisters and myself behind. My brother also passed away two years ago leaving one son and two daughters (married) behind. My mother also died last year. Now,there are some land properties in my mother's name which is to be shared.. More

95492 1-5-2007
The endowment can not be taken back once it is in effect

Assalamu alaikum.We formed a public charitable trust in March 2006.I am the Executive and there are two other trustees.So in all 3 of us are in the Trust.I resigned about few days back because I was being forced to take all responsibilities and also non availability of time.Now for the purpose of running the Trust we had an office.All the workings.. More

92652 19-12-2006
Using money collected as funds for a mosque in other community projects

One of my students asked me: What will the ruling of shari’ah upon the issue of money borrowed for buiding a new community centre for our community in Canada with the following conditions: 1) The money has been collected from the worshippers before and after Friday prayers for a long time of period and designated as funds for the Masjid. 2) The.. More

92504 28-9-2006
Endowment of a land which is mortgaged for its price

We have been given a piece of land as waqf to build a mosque, but we can not obtain the title to it because the some morgage is still unpaid. My understanding is that for waqf to be valid the land must be free from any burdence/obligation. Please clarify. Thank you kindly. Ninin.. More

92354 17-8-2006
Implementing the will of a mother who bequeathed to her daughters

before mother died , told the family her jewelry and clothes to be given to her daughters.is tis haram, dand against sharaa.does father and brothers share daughters in inheriting these items ... More

92290 8-8-2006
Fulfilling the will of the deceased father

My father, Rahimahu Allaah, passed away three weeks ago. He specifiyed some money to one of his daughters before the inheritance. He said 2000 American dollar must be given to one daughter, 1800 is assigned for Hajj for his father, mother, and grand father. We are three brothers and three sisters. My question is can we keep this Wassiyah.. More

90781 24-11-2005
Father makes his new wife and her children his beneficiaries

I am one of the 4 children, 1 girl and 3 boys. My father and mother divorced many years ago and my father has since remarried. He has purchased a new home and has advised us that he will designate his new wife as his beneficiary, leaving the home entirely to his wife and her 3 children. His wife and step-children do not work so therefore do.. More

90251 30-6-2005
Continuous charity

What is Sadaqathun Jaariyah and its significance? .. More

90156 13-6-2005
A non-Muslim wants to leave custody of her children to a Muslim should she die

Is it okay for a single parent who is not a Muslim to ask if a Muslim friend would be the kids' guardian if the parent dies? The mother of the kids is afraid the kids will be put in the wrong hands and miss guided. The mother of the kids is educating herself in Islam and is considering change. Also the father of the children does not want.. More

90121 6-6-2005
Managing endowment assets

How to manage Waqf assets?.. More

88528 31-8-2004
Selling a mosque to buy a larger one

I learned that they are going to sell the mosque near to me in order to buy a larger mosque. Is it permissible for them to do that? .. More

87548 24-4-2004
Writing a will and inheritance for family members

I am married and I have two boys and two girls in addition to my mother, ‎my father, sisters from my father side and a brother from my father and mother. Howshould I write my Will and the inheritance for these family members if they have any part ‎of my inheritance? .. More

87419 10-4-2004
A Muslim died leaving his house to the community

A Muslim brother died after leaving his house to the Muslim community to be used as a mosque. He has no child but his late brother has children. How can the property be divided? His will shows that his house be rebuild and use for a mosque, but he did not mention anything about his other property. What should be done?.. More

87353 25-3-2004
The Will Is Limited to a Third of the Property

As a divorced person with no children, I wish to bequeath all my assets to Islam. My Muslim lawyer advises that Qur'an ascribes share to my brothers and sisters. My brothers and sisters did not contribute anything and they are well off. What is my Islamic option? .. More

86417 7-10-2003

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84 fatwas

Changing the purpose of an old mosque

A mother made a will to divide her inheritance against Shariah

The endowment can not be taken back once it is in effect

Using money collected as funds for a mosque in other community projects

Endowment of a land which is mortgaged for its price

Implementing the will of a mother who bequeathed to her daughters

Fulfilling the will of the deceased father

Father makes his new wife and her children his beneficiaries

Continuous charity

A non-Muslim wants to leave custody of her children to a Muslim should she die

Managing endowment assets

Selling a mosque to buy a larger one

Writing a will and inheritance for family members

A Muslim died leaving his house to the community

The Will Is Limited to a Third of the Property

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