FatwaKedahEndowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
PEMBANGUNAN TANAH WAKAF KHAS DENGAN PEMBANGUNAN SELAIN APA YANG DINIATKAN OLEH PEWAKAF
Is it permissible to develop specific waqf land for a purpose other than what the endower intended?
Short answer
The Kedah State Fatwa Committee ruled that developing specific waqf land with projects other than those intended by the endower is permissible, particularly for mosque waqf with added development projects or improvements.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Kedah State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Fatwa Yang Diwartakan
- Topic
- Endowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
Gazette evidence in the source: Tarikh Diwartakan: 04-Apr-21
Summary
The Kedah State Fatwa Committee ruled that developing specific waqf land with projects other than those intended by the endower is permissible, particularly for mosque waqf with added development projects or improvements. The aim is to ensure the waqf property can continue to be utilised. The condition is that the development serves the public interest as determined by the authorities and does not contradict Islamic law.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum bagi pembangunan tanah wakaf khas dengan pembangunan selain apa yang diniatkan oleh pewakaf khususnya wakaf masjid dengan tambahan projek pembangunan atau apa -apa penambahbaikan yang dapat menjamin harta wakaf itu dapat dimanfaatkan adalah harus
Read the full fatwa on the Kedah website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Kedah State Mufti Department. “PEMBANGUNAN TANAH WAKAF KHAS DENGAN PEMBANGUNAN SELAIN APA YANG DINIATKAN OLEH PEWAKAF”, 4 April 2021. https://ifatwa.kedah.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/7.-PEMBANGUNAN-TANAH-WAKAF-KHAS-DENGAN-PEMBANGUNAN-SELAIN-APA-YANG-DINIATKAN-OLEH-PEWAKAF.pdf. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/developing-specific-waqf-land-other-purpose/