Ruling regarding the leftover material of the Masjid
Question: After new construction of the Mosque, Mosque’s material is left over from the previous construction. What should be done regarding this material?
Answer: Although mentioning the ruling over the leftover material from the previous construction (Mosque), my Master Ala Hazrat has said: If the materials left over from the previous construction of the building is in a usable state and can be stored without the fear of it spoiling, then it should be stored for future use. Otherwise, it may be sold and the money attained from the transaction must be used in the sole construction of the Masjid only. The money get cannot be used for ewers, mats, or lighting etc.
All these affairs should take place under the supervision of the Mutawalli 1 or a trustworthy and reliable individual. The materials should also be sold to a well-mannered Muslim so the materials are not used in an inappropriate or impure place. Any leftover wood which is of no use . However, he should be cautious that he keeps it away from ‘cowpats’ or ‘upla’ (animal dung that is dried then burnt and used to cook etc.). (Fatawa Razaviyyah, vol. 16, pp. 427) Ala Hazrat said the Islamic ruler, and where there is no Islamic ruler, then it is permissible for the Mutawalli of the masjid or neighboring people to sell those things which can no longer be used for the Masjid,
Muslim who buys it can use them in his house such as in the living room, kitchen or any such place where it does not get disrespected. He shall not use them in disrespectful places like toilet etc. as ‘Ulama [Islamic scholars] have commanded to even respect the litter that is swept away from the Masjid. (Fatawa Razaviyyah, vol. 16, pp. 258)