Sunnats and Aadaab of the Musjid

December, 2021

• 8 December

  Virtues of the One who Goes to the Musjid to Perform Salaah

  

  1. Performing wudhu at home and walking to the musjid for salaah is a means of one’s sins being forgiven and one’s rank being elevated. عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من تطهر في بيته ثم مشى إلى بيت من بيوت الله …
• 1 December

  Virtues of the Musjid

  

  1. The masaajid have been declared as the most beloved of places to Allah Ta’ala. عن أبي هريرة أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال أحب البلاد إلى الله مساجدها وأبغض البلاد إلى الله أسواقها (صحيح مسلم، الرقم: ٦٧١) Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu …

March, 2015

• 17 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of the Musjid – Part 9

  

  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 …
• 16 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of the Musjid – Part 8

  

  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 …
• 16 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of the Musjid – Part 7

  

  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 …
• 16 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of the Musjid – Part 6

  

  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 …
• 16 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of the Musjid – Part 5

  

  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 …
• 16 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of the Musjid – Part 4

  

  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 …
• 16 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of the Musjid – Part 3

  

  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 …
• 16 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of the Musjid – Part 2

  

  1. Recite the masnoon duas when proceeding to the musjid. Some of the masnoon duas are: Dua One: The one who recites the following dua when leaving for the musjid acquires the special mercy of Allah Ta’ala, and seventy thousand malaa’ikah (angels) make dua for his forgiveness.[1] اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَسْأَلُكَ …