QUESTION:
If a borehole was dug for the masjid or Madrasah with the intention of Waqf, can one fill up containers of water and take them home for personal use?
ANSWER:
If the donors donated the borehole for the use of the Masjid,Madrasah and needs of the public, then there is no harm in taking water for personal use. However, if it was strictly reserved for Masjid and Madrasah use, then it will not be permissible for the public to take water for personal use.
بَلْ غَايَةُ الْأَمْرِ أَنَّهُ وُجُوبُ اتِّبَاعِ شَرْطِ الْوَاقِفِ عَلَى النَّاظِرِ (البحر الرائق ص266
شَرْطُ الْوَاقِفِ كَنَصِّ الشَّارِعِ فَيَجِبُ اتِّبَاعُهُ (البحر الرائق ص266 ج2)
ALLAH TA’ALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST!
ANSWERED BY:
Mufti Mohamed Desai
Date: 29 Shabaan 1445 / 11 March 2024
