FatwaPerlisEndowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
Garis Panduan Penggunaan Wang Masjid Dan Surau
How should mosque and surau funds be used according to the Perlis fatwa guidelines?
Short answer
Mosque and surau funds must be spent according to the type of contribution and the donor's intention.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa Negeri Perlis
- Topic
- Endowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Mosque and surau funds must be spent according to the type of contribution and the donor's intention. Waqf funds are used for development and physical needs of the mosque as the endower intended, while the mosque fund is spent on community activities and welfare as decided by the mosque committee. Donations for a specific activity may only be used for that activity, and any surplus is kept for a similar event or used for similar activities previously announced to donors. Funds may also be invested to generate income if the investment is Shariah compliant, of controlled risk, managed by trustworthy and experienced persons, and approved by JAIPs and MAIPs. Any use that departs from the original waqf intention must be referred to MAIPs.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Harus menggunakan dana masjid/surau sebagai modal pelaburan dan perniagaan bagi tujuan menjana pendapatan tetapi hendaklah tertakluk kepada syarat-syarat seperti berikut:
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Garis Panduan Penggunaan Wang Masjid Dan Surau”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/1013-garis-panduan-penggunaan-wang-masjid-dan-surau. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/guidelines-for-using-mosque-and-surau-funds/