Items endowed in the mosque, such as Qur'ans and carpets, if they become defective and their use decreases, is it permissible to remove them from the mosque?
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The questioner : Items endowed in the mosque, such as Qur'ans and carpets, if they become defective and their use decreases, is it permissible to remove them from the mosque?
The Shaykh : It is permissible to remove them from the mosque if they are replaced with something better. However, removing them while the mosque remains unfurnished is not permissible, because their presence, even if old, is better than their absence. But if they are removed in order to place something new in their stead, there is no harm. In this case, it should be noted that when they are removed, they should not be removed with the intention of destroying them; rather, they should be given as charity to those who need them, such as the poor or small mosques where a small amount is sufficient. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : It is permissible to remove them from the mosque if they are replaced with something better. However, removing them while the mosque remains unfurnished is not permissible, because their presence, even if old, is better than their absence. But if they are removed in order to place something new in their stead, there is no harm. In this case, it should be noted that when they are removed, they should not be removed with the intention of destroying them; rather, they should be given as charity to those who need them, such as the poor or small mosques where a small amount is sufficient. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.