How may a mosque sell or dispose of its used or discarded items?

Summary

The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that converting used or discarded mosque items into money (istibdal) is permissible under Islamic law. The items must first be gifted to a congregational mosque or surau, and failing that, to a madrasah, surau hall, student hostel or Islamic welfare centre. If they have been offered but no one needs them, and keeping them would damage them, risk their loss or there is no storage space, they may be sold. The proceeds must be used to buy lasting items such as a pulpit, cupboards, carpets and fans for the same mosque, preserving the purpose of the endowment.

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