Q: Is it permissible to use zakaat monies for the building and upkeep of the masjid?
A: It is impermissible to use zakaat monies for the building and upkeep of the masjid.
و يشترط أن يكون الصرف تمليكاً لا إباحةً كما مرّ لا يصرف إلى بناء نحو مسجد (الدر المجتار مع رد المحتار 2/344)
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