The Ruling on Bequeathing the Construction of a Mosque
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Question:
The questioner says: My father bequeathed the construction of a mosque from his wealth. Does this count as ongoing charity for him after his death?
Answer:
Yes. If he bequeathed the construction of a mosque, and the cost of building this mosque is one-third or less, then it is obligatory to carry it out and act upon the bequest. However, if the cost of building the mosque is more than one-third, then it does not exceed one-third; nothing is taken from his wealth except the amount of one-third or less. Yes.
The questioner says: My father bequeathed the construction of a mosque from his wealth. Does this count as ongoing charity for him after his death?
Answer:
Yes. If he bequeathed the construction of a mosque, and the cost of building this mosque is one-third or less, then it is obligatory to carry it out and act upon the bequest. However, if the cost of building the mosque is more than one-third, then it does not exceed one-third; nothing is taken from his wealth except the amount of one-third or less. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/006 — archive.org (16:36)
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