Masaail

June, 2012

• 6 June

  Delivering a lecture in the masjid whilst sitting on a chair

  Q: Is it permissible to deliver a lecture in the masjid whilst sitting on a chair? A: It is permissible. قال أبو رفاعة انتهيت إلى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم وهو يخطب قال فقلت يا رسول الله رجل غريب جاء يسأل عن دينه لا يدري ما دينه قال فأقبل علي …
• 5 June

  Entering the Masjid with shoes

  Q: Is it permissible for one to enter the masjid wearing shoes? A: It is not in keeping to adab (i.e. it is disrespectful) to enter the masjid wearing shoes. و دخول المسجد متنعلا مكروه (الفتاوى الهندية 5/321, الشامية 1/657) Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee …
• 5 June

  Reserving a place in the Masjid by placing a tasbeeh, shawl etc.

  Q: If a musalli, seated in the masjid, left to perform wudhu and intends returning. Can he reserve that place until the time he returns by placing a tasbeeh, shawl etc.? A: It is permissible for him to reserve that place through placing a tasbeeh, shawl etc. قلت وينبغي تقييده …
• 2 June

  Reserving a place for oneself in the masjid

  Q: Is it permissible for one to reserve a place for himself in the masjid? A: It is impermissible for one to reserve a place for himself in the masjid. ولا يتعين مكان مخصوص لأحد حتى لو كان للمدرس موضع من المسجد يدرس فيه فسبقه غيره إليه ليس له إزعاجه …
• 2 June

  Entering the masjid in the state of janaabah

  Q: Is it permissible for one to enter the masjid in the state of janaabah? A: It is impermissible for one to enter the masjid in the state of janaabah. و يحرم بالحدث الأكبر دخول مسجد و لو للعبور إلّا لضرورة (الدر المختار مع رد المحتار 1/171, نور الإيضاح 29) …
• 2 June

  Entering the masjid without wudhu

  Q: Is it permissible for one to enter the masjid without wudhu? A: It is permissible for one to enter the masjid without wudhu. However it is in keeping to adab (respect) that one remains in the state of wudhu whilst in the musjid. و لا بأس للمحدث أن يدخل المسجد …
• 2 June

  Using Zakaat monies for the building and upkeep of the masjid

  Q: Is it permissible to use zakaat monies for the building and upkeep of the masjid? A: It is impermissible to use zakaat monies for the building and upkeep of the masjid. و يشترط أن يكون الصرف تمليكاً لا إباحةً كما مرّ لا يصرف إلى بناء نحو مسجد (الدر المجتار …
• 2 June

  Combing one’s hair in the Masjid

  Q: Is it permissible for one to comb his hair in the masjid? A: Combing ones hair in the masjid is permissible. However, care should be taken that the strands of hair do not fall in the masjid. لأن تنظيف المسجد واجب (بدائع الصنائع 2/115, الشامية 2/445) Answered by: Mufti …
• 2 June

  Experiencing a Wet dream in the Masjid

  Q: What should a person do if he had a wet dream in the masjid? A: He should immediately leave the masjid to perform ghusl. ولو احتلم فيه إن خرج مسرعاً تيمّم ندباً وإن مكث لخوفٍ فوجوباً ولايصلى ولايقرأ (الدر المختار مع رد المحتار 1/172, حاشية الطحطاوى 144) Answered by: …
• 2 June

  Using Masjid musallahs and mats in the Eid-gaa

  Q: Can the musallahs or mats of the masjid be used in the Eid-gaa and then returned to the masjid? A: If the musallahs or mats are given as waqf to the masjid it will be impermissible and if they are given as sadaqah it will be permissible. شرط الواقف …