Question: 

Can a person use interest money to buy Quran stands or fans for Masjid use? Where everyone who come to that Masjid will be able to take benefit from it.

Answer: 

Interest funds can not be used to buy Qur’aan stands or fans for Masjid use.

Interest funds must be disposed of to poor Muslims that are eligible to receive Zakaat or to poor non-Muslims. Interest funds cannot be used in the Masaajid as it is a place of sanctity. The Muslim community should be encouraged to contribute (from their Halaal funds) towards the needs of the Masjid.

Re:- Fataawa Rahimiyya Pg.279 Vol.9 – Kifaayatul Mufti Pg.105 Vol.7

And Allah Ta’aala knows best!

ANSWERED BY: Mufti Mohammed Desai 

CHECKED AND APPROVED BY: Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B 

Date: 24 Jumadal Ukhra 1441 

English Date: 19 February 2020