FatwaPenangEndowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
MEMBAIKPULIH SURAU AN-NUR TELAGA RENDAH, SUNGAI PINANG, JELUTONG, DAERAH TIMUR LAUT
How should old waqf items and building materials be disposed of when a surau is renovated?
Short answer
The Penang State Fatwa Committee approved the renovation of Surau An-Nur Telaga Rendah on condition that waqf items are disposed of according to the state's method.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Penang State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Negeri Pulau Pinang (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Endowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Penang State Fatwa Committee approved the renovation of Surau An-Nur Telaga Rendah on condition that waqf items are disposed of according to the state's method. Usable materials are given to any mosque or surau in need. If none need them, the materials are sold to any person who is of age and sound mind regardless of religion, and the proceeds are used for developing mosques or suraus. Materials that are no longer usable may be buried or left on the premises to decay naturally, and must not be burned.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Perkakas atau bahan binaan masjid atau surau, seperti kayu-kayu, besi-besi, dan batu-batu sekiranya boleh digunakan hendaklah diserahkan kepada mana-mana masjid atau surau yang memerlukannya;
Read the full fatwa on the Penang website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “MEMBAIKPULIH SURAU AN-NUR TELAGA RENDAH, SUNGAI PINANG, JELUTONG, DAERAH TIMUR LAUT”, 20 March 2013. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=430. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/disposal-of-old-surau-building-materials/