Sunnats and Aadaab – Hanafi Mazhab

Q: Is it permissible to call out the azaan in the musjid? A: It is makrooh to call out the azaan in the musjid. The azaan should be called out outside the musjid e.g. in the sehn.

1. Q: Should the person calling out the iqaamah turn his head to the right and left when saying حَيَّ عَلٰى الصَّلَاةْ and حَيَّ عَلٰى الْفَلَاحْ? A: There are three opinions in this mas’alah: The first opinion is that the muazzin will not turn his head to the right and …

1. After the azaan has been called out, if you have not performed the salaah, then do not leave the musjid without a valid excuse.[1] عن أبي الشعثاء قال كنا قعودا في المسجد مع أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه فأذن المؤذن فقام رجل من المسجد يمشي فأتبعه أبو هريرة رضي …

1. It is preferable that the iqaamah be called out by the person who called out the azaan.[1] عن زياد بن الحارث الصدائي رضي الله عنه قال أمرني رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أن أؤذن في صلاة الفجر فأذنت فأراد بلال أن يقيم فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه …

1. While in the musjid, remain constantly engaged in the aa’maal of the musjid e.g. zikr of Allah Ta’ala, tilaawah of the Quraan Majeed, salaah, etc.[1] 2. Apart from going to the musjid to perform salaah, if there is a program being held in the musjid, then one should make …

1. Do not mess or soil the musjid e.g. by spitting in the musjid or blowing one’s nose and allowing the dirt to fall onto the ground.[1] عن أبي ذر رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم عرضت علي أعمال أمتي حسنها وسيئها فوجدت في محاسن …

1. It is not permissible to remove any item from the musjid that has been given as waqf for the musjid.[1] 2. Every musalli has an equal right in the use of the musjid and its items. Hence, it is not permissible for one to reserve any place or item …

1. It is disrespectful to unnecessarily climb onto the roof of the musjid.[1] عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم نهي أن يصلى في سبعة مواطن … وفوق ظهر بيت الله (سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 346)[2] Hazrat Ibnu Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu …

1. Ensure that you switch off your cellphone when entering the musjid so that it does not cause a disturbance to those engaged in performing salaah and other ibaadaat.[1] 2. Do not take photos or make videos while in the musjid. Taking photos or making videos of animate objects is …

1. Perform two rakaats of Tahiyyatul Musjid upon entering, as long as it is not the makrooh time for performing salaah.[1] عن أبي قتادة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال إذا دخل أحدكم المسجد فليركع ركعتين قبل أن يجلس (صحيح البخاري، الرقم: 444) Hazrat Abu …