Turning an ‘Ashura-khana into a mosque

Question

A Hindu asked the Muslims for their votes for membership (in an elected body) and in return had an ‘Ashura-khana (a hall for the mourning gatherings of ‘Ashura) built. Now a mosque is needed in the village — can this ‘Ashura-khana be made into a mosque or not?

Answer

If a mosque is needed there, then making this ‘Ashura-khana into a mosque after mutual consultation is valid.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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