Charging a fee for the use of the ghusal khaana
Question
Can the trustees of the ghusal khana force family or burial societies using the facility to pay a fee for use of the ghusal facility?
Answer
It is permissible for the trustees of the Ghusal khaana to charge a fee for the use of the ghusal khaana.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
( و ) تصح إجارة أرض ( للبناء والغرس ) وسائر الانتفاعات كطبخ آجر وخزف ومقيلا ومراحا حتى تلزم الأجرة بالتسليم أمكن زراعتها أم لا بحر (الدر المختار 6/30)
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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