Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality

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 …

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 …

1. Dress appropriately when coming to the musjid.[1] یٰبَنِیۡۤ اٰدَمَ خُذُوۡا زِیۡنَتَکُمۡ عِنۡدَ کُلِّ مَسۡجِدٍ Allah Ta‘ala says, “O children of Aadam (‘alaihis salaam), take your adornment at the time of performing salaah in the musjid.” [2] 2. Remove any foul odour from your body, clothing or mouth before entering …

Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: One should increase his istighfaar and durood (i.e. sending salutations upon Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)), and ensure at all times that he does not become the means for any inconvenience being caused to any person. If perchance he is inconvenienced …

Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: I do not like the quality of boastfulness and pride, nor the displaying of such humility to the point where one disgraces himself before people. In Deen, there is no place for such qualities. Similarly one should not express humility before …