Paying fees to borrow books from the Masjid library

Q 5: The library in the Masjid (mosque) lends some valuable books and tapes to borrowers for a certain period for a nominal fee for each item. Is this permissible or is it regarded as a business?


A: The books and other items in a Masjid library are regarded as Waqf (endowments). It is not permissible to charge a fee for their use. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.

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Replacing books on which it is written they are Waqf with similar ones

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Agreement of all heirs as a condition for the validity of dedicating anything from the deceased's inheritance

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Paying fees to borrow books from the Masjid library

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Storing the books from the Masjid while it is being renovated

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The enquirer asking everyone reading the letter to send blessings to the Prophet, Abu Bakr, and `Umar

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Selling books distributed by the Ifta' or the League or replacing their duplicates with other books

Waqf of books and tapes

Ruling on selling books and tapes donated by charitable organizations

Waqf of books and tapes

Permissibility of selling books and tapes that have been distributed among people, but not as Waqf

Waqf of books and tapes