Aadaab of the Masjid

June, 2012

• 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 …

May, 2012

• 31 May

  Using Masjid waqf items elswhere

  Q: Can items given to a masjid as waqf be removed and used elsewhere? A: Items given to a masjid as waqf cannot be removed and used elsewhere. شرط الواقف كنصّ الشارع (الدر المختار 4/433, البحر الرائق 5/245) وفي الدرر وقف مصحفا على أهل مسجد للقراءة إن يحصون جاز وإن …