What is the ruling on permanently placing Ayat al-Kursi calligraphy in front of the mosque mihrab?

Summary

The Penang State Fatwa Committee ruled that Ayat al-Kursi calligraphy permanently placed in front of the mihrab is makruh, because it may disturb the concentration and humility of worshippers. It is not makruh if written on a wall other than the qibla wall, or if placed at the front in a high position outside the line of sight of those praying. The spelling must be corrected according to Rasm Uthmani and the writing referred to the Calligraphy Committee for review and approval. If the cost is taken from mosque fund money, the party carrying it out must replace that money, and the mosque is advised to use Rasm Uthmani only when writing Quranic verses.

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