May a mosque be temporarily closed for repairs, and where may Friday prayers be held during that period?

Summary

The Johor State Fatwa Committee permitted Kampung Simpang Tanjung Sedili Mosque to close temporarily for roof repairs. Resident congregants perform Friday prayers at the designated village surau until a contrary announcement is made, with the congregation informed beforehand and the district kadi making announcements on the last Friday at the mosque and the first Friday at the surau. Roof materials to be repaired are kept for use in the new mosque. If not needed, they are first offered to nearby mosques or suraus, and only if there are none, to a madrasah, balai surau, student hostel or Islamic welfare centre. The items may be sold only after being offered without anyone needing them and if storage would damage them, they may be lost or there is no place to keep them, with the proceeds used to buy permanent items such as a pulpit, cupboards, carpets and fans in keeping with the purpose of the endowment.

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