What is the ruling on the children abandoning their father's inheritance and donating it to build a mosque?
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Question:
He says: My father passed away and left behind money, so I gathered my brothers and sisters and divided the money among them, but they did not take any of it. They indicated that it should be spent on building a mosque. Is there any issue with that? Knowing that one of my sisters has orphans, and their financial situation is comfortable, and she indicated that it should be spent on building a mosque, what is the ruling on her abandoning this money?
Answer:
Yes, if they agree that it will be used to build a mosque, and there are no minors or young children among them, and they agree while being mature adults that it will be used to build a mosque, then this is a good thing, and reward is hoped for them, if Allah wills. Your sister and the others, yes.
He says: My father passed away and left behind money, so I gathered my brothers and sisters and divided the money among them, but they did not take any of it. They indicated that it should be spent on building a mosque. Is there any issue with that? Knowing that one of my sisters has orphans, and their financial situation is comfortable, and she indicated that it should be spent on building a mosque, what is the ruling on her abandoning this money?
Answer:
Yes, if they agree that it will be used to build a mosque, and there are no minors or young children among them, and they agree while being mature adults that it will be used to build a mosque, then this is a good thing, and reward is hoped for them, if Allah wills. Your sister and the others, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم ترك الأبناء ميراث والدهم والتبرع به لبناء مسجد؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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