Is it permissible to demolish and rebuild Surau Ar Raudah in Parit Pali Darat Seri Menanti, Muar, Johor, and what should be done with its old fittings?

Summary

The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that demolishing and rebuilding this surau is permissible under Islamic law. The old fittings should be kept for the surau's use once the new building is completed. If they are not needed, they are to be offered to nearby mosques or suraus, then to madrasahs, balai surau, student hostels or Islamic welfare centres. If no one needs them and keeping them would damage them or risk their loss, they may be sold and the proceeds used to buy lasting items such as a pulpit, cupboards, carpets and fans for the new building.

Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.