Question:- Is it permissible to have a parking bay reserved exclusively for the Imaam at the Masjid, considering that the Land is Waqf property? Answer:- Land donated to the Masjid is generally made Waqf for the use of the Muslim Ummah. This simply means that every...
Question:- There is a plot of land that is privately owned by a family trust that was used as a Muslim graveyard many years ago . A few years ago the trustees attempted to sell the land to a developer but the sale was cancelled when he discovered that the land was...
Question:- A person living next to the Masjid wants to make Waqf of a borehole to the Masjid, with the condition that the pipeline supplies water to his home (for his personal use) as well. Is it correct for him to attach such a condition, since the borehole will be...
Question:- A person donates R10 000.00 towards the Masjid building fund. Part of the funds have already been used towards the Masjid project. He is now demanding that the funds be returned to him as he wishes to contribute it to another Masjid. He actually requires...
Question:- A property was given as Waqf for Madrasah use. Can the property be used for an Islamic school? Answer:- If the property was donated (made Waqf) for Madrasah use only, then it cannot be passed over for the use of the Islamic school. Yes, it may be let out to...
Question:- . A person made Waqf of his share in a block of flats that he purchased from his father. Is the Waqf of his share valid in Shariah? Answer:- Your question is very vague with minimal details provided. If you mean by your question that the father put up a...
Question:- Can a person make Waqf of his share in a piece of land which is in joint partnership with another? Answer:- Yes, one is permitted to make Waqf of his share in a property that is in joint partnership. مشترک جائدادوں میں سے جس کا دل چاہے اپنا حصہ فروخت کردےِ۔...
Question:- We collected funds from donors for a Musallah, Madrasah and Imaam's quarters. Can the land now be sold if it is no longer required, as a new Masjid is being erected in close vicinity to the purchased land. Answer:- In the queried scenario, a number of...