Transferring the mosque bequeathed for construction in the village
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Question:
This person is asking, may Allah preserve him. Also, his other question: 'Abdullah asks about a bequest, as his father bequeathed the construction of a mosque in his village. However, due to the small number of worshippers in this village, they wish to transfer it to a larger city. What is the ruling on this bequest, and are we permitted to transfer it?
Answer:
The bequest is to be executed as long as there are people in the place who pray, even if they are few. In that case, the bequest is executed and the mosque is built to suit their number. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
This person is asking, may Allah preserve him. Also, his other question: 'Abdullah asks about a bequest, as his father bequeathed the construction of a mosque in his village. However, due to the small number of worshippers in this village, they wish to transfer it to a larger city. What is the ruling on this bequest, and are we permitted to transfer it?
Answer:
The bequest is to be executed as long as there are people in the place who pray, even if they are few. In that case, the bequest is executed and the mosque is built to suit their number. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/194 — archive.org (9:16)
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