Is it permissible to demolish and rebuild Al Hidayah Mosque at the Tampoi Serenti Centre (PUSPEN), Johor Bahru, and how should its old fittings be handled?

Summary

The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that demolishing and rebuilding this mosque is permissible under Islamic law. The old fittings should be kept for use in the new mosque. If not needed, they are to be offered to nearby mosques or suraus, and failing that, to madrasahs, suraus, student hostels or an Islamic welfare centre. If nobody needs them and keeping them would damage or lose the items, they may be sold and the proceeds used to buy lasting items such as a pulpit, cupboards, carpets and fans, so the purpose of the endowment is preserved.

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