Khums: Can the Imam’s Share of Khums Be Used to Fund a Mosque?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Khums: Can the Imam’s Share of Khums Be Used to Fund a Mosque?

English:

Question #1018:

I owe an amount of money as khums, the portion related to the Imam (a.), which I should transfer to you. However, there is a masjid in need of some money. Can I forward it to the imam of that masjid so that it may be used for its completion?

Answer #1018:

At the present time, the two blessed portions of khums are needed for the administration of the Islamic Seminaries (hawzahs). To provide for the mentioned things, one may use the believers’ generous contributions.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Khums