FatwaSarawakEndowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
HUKUM PEMBANGUNAN SEMULA DI TAPAK MASJID ATAU SURAU
Is it permissible to demolish a mosque or surau and rebuild it together with a commercial centre?
Short answer
The Sarawak State Fatwa Council ruled that demolishing a mosque in order to rebuild it together with a commercial centre or other facilities is permissible, subject to conditions.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sarawak State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Info Fatwa
- Topic
- Endowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Sarawak State Fatwa Council ruled that demolishing a mosque in order to rebuild it together with a commercial centre or other facilities is permissible, subject to conditions. These conditions include upholding piety, cleanliness, tidiness, safety and compliance with the mosque's rules. Any business in the mosque area must be halal and not contrary to Islamic law, and the proceeds must be used for charitable purposes. The redevelopment must also consider whether the land is general or specific waqf.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum meroboh masjid dengan tujuan membangun semula masjid dan pusat komersial atau lain-lain adalah harus dengan mengambil kira syarat-syarat yang berikut:
Read the full fatwa on the Sarawak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sarawak State Mufti Department. “HUKUM PEMBANGUNAN SEMULA DI TAPAK MASJID ATAU SURAU”, date not stated. https://muftinegeri.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/fatwa_list/#hukum-pembangunan-semula-di-tapak-masjid-atau-surau. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-redevelopment-mosque-surau-site/