FatwaJohorEndowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
STATUS BANGUNAN MASJID LAMA TANGKAK
Can the vacated old Tangkak mosque building be used as a mosque hall?
Short answer
The old mosque building in Tangkak town, vacated after the congregation moved to a new mosque, is permitted to be used as a mosque hall because there is a need and a benefit.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Endowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The old mosque building in Tangkak town, vacated after the congregation moved to a new mosque, is permitted to be used as a mosque hall because there is a need and a benefit. Its use is subject to conditions, including nothing contrary to Islamic faith, law and morality, activities with good purpose, and no free mixing of men and women. Sinful activities such as singing contests, karaoke and concerts are not allowed, and cleanliness, sanctity and the covering of aurat must be observed.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Bangunan masjid lama Bandar Tangkak, Muar, Johor yang telah dikosongkan kerana berpindah ke masjid baru dibenarkan untuk dijadikan dewan masjid kerana mempunyai hajat dan maslahah.
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “STATUS BANGUNAN MASJID LAMA TANGKAK”, 17 May 2006. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1375. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/old-tangkak-mosque-building-status/