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Performing Salaah in a Musjid which was previously a church

· 6 Muharram 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissable to read Salaah in a masjid which was previously a church?

Answer

If all the symbols and signs of christianity are broken down then you may perform namaaz in that place.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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