A Non-Muslim Building a Mosque

Question

The questioner states that in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, there is a famous historical site, Khajura, where some rare and unique monuments of the culture and civilisation of the Hindu religion are preserved. To see them, tourists come daily in great numbers from all the countries of the world, among whom are both Muslims and non-Muslims. At this historical site there is not a single mosque. The ruler of the state of Chhatarpur intends to have a mosque built at Khajura in memory of the late Dr. Shakir Husain.

Answer

It is better that the ruler of the state give the money to some trustworthy person, and that person have the mosque built under his own management.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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