We are a group of responsible brothers of a masjid in _____. Over the years many things have been donated to the masjid, some without the knowledge of the trustees. Other things have been purchased when there was a need. We currently have many things which are of no use to the Masjid. Regarding these things we have the following questions:
1. The Masjid purchased dividers to put in between two classes. We are not in need of these anymore. Would it be permissible to give it to another Masjid in Birmingham who could put it to good use?
2. A few years ago, a parent of one of the maktab students donated white boards, projectors and other material to the masjid and madrassa. Some of the material was used up but a lot remains unused and will most likely not be used in the future. Can these be given away to other masjids.
3. We have extra Quraans, tasbeehs and duaa books. Some Quraans and Duaa books are in torn and tatty condition. Can these be disposed and the good ones be given away to other masjids or sold.
4. There are some diaries which were used for recording chanda dates and by the tablighi brothers. These are now outdated. Can we dispose of them.
5. The masjid has received a big amount of literature, many times from unknown sources. The literature is of different types:
· Beneficial material for the public.
· Material which is in bad condition (torn pages etc).
· Material of different sects, like a translation of the Quran from Molana Raza Barelvi.
· Books left by previous students because they didn’t want to take it home. Many of these are torn and tatty.
· Material received unknowingly, sometimes unwanted by the donor.
Are we allowed to dispose of the above categories. If yes, what method should be used for disposal.