Tag Archives: Musjid

March, 2015

• 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 1

  

  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 …

June, 2012

• 7 June

  Eating and Sleeping in the Masjid

  Q: Is it permissible to eat and sleep in the masjid? A: It is makrooh to eat and sleep in the masjid except for a musaafir or with the intention of i’tikaaf. و يكره النوم والأكل فيه لغير المعتكف وإذا أراد أن يفعل ذلك ينبغي أن ينوي الإعتكاف فيدخل فيه …
• 7 June

  Climbing onto the roof of the masjid

  Q: Is it permissible to climb onto the roof of the masjid? A: Without a valid need, it is makrooh to climb onto the roof of the masjid. الصعود على سطح المسجد مكروه ولهذا إذا اشتدّ الحر يكره أن يصلوا بالجماعة فوقه إلّا إذا ضاق المسجد فحينئذ لا يكره الصعود …
• 7 June

  From what age should children be brought to the masjid for salaah?

  Q: From what age should children be brought to the masjid for salaah? A: Children should be brought to the masjid for salaah from the time they reach the age of understanding and they have learnt discipline and the respect of the masjid. ويحرم إدخال صبيان ومجانين حيث غلب تنجيسهم …
• 7 June

  Locking the masjid at night for security reasons

  Q: Is it permissible to lock the masjid at night for security reasons? A: It is permissible to lock the masjid at night for security reasons. و الإغلاق يشبه المنع فيكره قال فى الهداية وقيل لابأس به إذا خيف على متاع المسجد اه وهو أحسن من التقييد بزماننا كما فى …