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    Question ID: 13871Country: India

    Title: Assalam O Alaikum, What is the ruling of Shariah about using illegal water and electricity in a masjid. Illegal means theft of electricity and water without paying for it.

    Question: Assalam O Alaikum, What is the ruling of Shariah about using illegal water and electricity in a masjid. Illegal means theft of electricity and water without paying for it.

    Answer ID: 13871

    Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Rahim !

    (Fatwa: 958/958=M/1430)

     

    It is unlawful to use water and electricity illegally in mosques. Theft is sinful act whether committed in mosque or outside, rather committing theft in a holy place like mosque is more heinous.

    Allah (Subhana Wa Ta'ala) knows Best

    Darul Ifta,

    Darul Uloom Deoband, India