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June, 2012

  • 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 …

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  • 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 …

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  • 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 …

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  • 7 June

    Eating from a fruit-bearing tree whose income was for the masjid

    Q: If a fruit-bearing tree was for the income of the masjid and one ate of it then what should be done? A: One should give the value of the fruit eaten to the mutawalli (trustee) of the masjid. غرس فى المسجد أشجاراً تثمر إن غرس للسبيل فلكل مسلم الأكل …

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  • 7 June

    Eating the fruit of a tree growing in the masjid yard

    Q: Is it permissible to eat the fruit of a tree growing in the masjid yard? A: If the fruit-bearing trees are for the income of the masjid it will be impermissible and if it is not for the income of the masjid it will be permissible provided one acquires …

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