The Ruling on Participating in Building the Homes of the Imam and the Mu'adhdhin

Question:
If a mosque is built, and the construction of the private homes for the imam and the mu'adhdhin remains to be done in our current time, is it better to participate in building the mosque or in building the homes?

Answer:
The homes are an accessory to the mosque; they are part of the mosque's infrastructure. This is because if the imam and the mu'adhdhin are settled, it is one of the causes for the mosque to be maintained and for regular attendance to continue. Therefore, participating in building the home of the imam and the mu'adhdhin is participating in the works of the mosque, such as the minaret, the wall, and the like. All of these are in the path of the mosque, because if the imam is close and the mu'adhdhin is close to the mosque, this is more complete in terms of regular attendance.