Taking a fee for using the books in the mosque library
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The fifth question of the fatwa number ( 17660 )
Q5: The mosque library provides some valuable books and tapes to readers, but the rental is for a nominal fee for each item taken for a specific period. Is this permissible or does it constitute a trade?
A5: The books and other items in the mosque library are considered an endowment (waqf), and it is not permissible to take a fee for their use. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q5: The mosque library provides some valuable books and tapes to readers, but the rental is for a nominal fee for each item taken for a specific period. Is this permissible or does it constitute a trade?
A5: The books and other items in the mosque library are considered an endowment (waqf), and it is not permissible to take a fee for their use. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Source
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