FatwaFederal TerritoriesEndowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-529: HUKUM PIHAK MASJID MELABUR DUIT YANG DIAMBIL DARIPADA TABUNG SUMBANGAN ORANG RAMAI
May a mosque invest part of the money collected from public donation boxes, or must all mosque funds be spent on annual activities?
Short answer
The ruling is that it is permissible for a mosque to invest part of its general donation funds, especially when collections exceed the existing needs of the congregation.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Endowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The ruling is that it is permissible for a mosque to invest part of its general donation funds, especially when collections exceed the existing needs of the congregation. The investment must comply with Shariah standards, be managed by an expert and experienced fund manager, and receive the approval and advice of the relevant state Islamic religious council. Funds designated for a specific purpose, such as for the poor or orphans, are distinct from the general funds. The mosque is also encouraged to inform donors in advance and to keep planning programmes and assistance for those in need.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Sehubungan dengan itu, hukum melaburkan sebahagian dana masjid melalui tabung-tabung umum adalah harus khususnya apabila hasil kutipan dana masjid melebihi keperluan ahli kariah sedia ada
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-529: HUKUM PIHAK MASJID MELABUR DUIT YANG DIAMBIL DARIPADA TABUNG SUMBANGAN ORANG RAMAI”, 7 August 2020. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/4591-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-529-hukum-pihak-masjid-melabur-duit-yang-diambil-daripada-tabung-sumbangan-orang-ramai. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-mosque-investing-donation-funds/