What is the ruling on a waqf (endowment) if it needs repair? Should it be repaired, or should the money be distributed to the beneficiaries?

Question:
The questioner says: I have funds from the income of a waqf (endowment), and I am its supervisor. The waqf needs repair, and this money is not sufficient. Should I distribute it to the beneficiaries, or use it to repair the waqf?

Answer:
You should use it to repair the waqf to the extent of the amount available. Even if it is a small amount, you should repair the waqf to that extent. If you set aside from the yield, you should set aside what is sufficient to repair the waqf. This is obligatory. You must not give anyone anything until you have collected all the yield of the waqf. Collect it and set it aside, then use it to repair the waqf. After that, you give to the beneficiaries of the waqf if anything remains, or if there is a surplus after the repair. The repair takes precedence.