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Masjid & Its Etiquette
952 fatawa from 9 South African Darul Iftas on Masjid & Its Etiquette, part of Salah & Masjid. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Masjid & Its Etiquette fatawa — page 23 of 24
- Ask Imaam29 Mar 2002
Assalaamo alaikum, I am writing in regard to your fatwa “A person who has a Shar'ee beard will be preferred over the Hafiz who does not have a Shar'ee beard.”(Answer 4844)
I am a Syrian Muslim and an imam in a local Musjid. To the best of my knowledge the Holy Prophet sallallahu 'alyhi wa sallam has not specified a…
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar - Ask Imaam28 Mar 2002
How could you give preference over a Hafiz to someone who happens to have a longer beard?
This is in regard to your answer no. 4844, please see the detail below brother, there are many ahadith that tell us the virtues and blessings of…
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar - Ask Imaam24 Mar 2002
Mufty Sahab, please tell us about the Salat-u-salam that people read before or after the Azan. If it is permissible then what is the proper way of doing so.
I have to ask you about the Salat-u-Salam (Daru-e-pak) specifically,"Assalat-u-assalam-u-Allaka yaa Rassullallah, Wasallam Allaka yaa Rassullallah/…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Mar 2002
What is the correct way to call Adhan in terms of position of hands, and feet? Is it necessary to have wudu? Please quote how Hadhrat Bilaal used to stand?What to say in response to each line?
Does the person who is saying Azaan, should he respond too? Please inform how the listeners should respond to each line.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Mar 2002
I would like to know the Hadith(s) regarding the reward for praying Isha' and Fajr in the Masjid (and the penalty for not)?
Hadhrat Uthmaan (Radhiallaahu Anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'Whosoever reads Esha with Jamaat then it is as…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Feb 2002
What is the condition of his Salaat?
A person who is a Musaafir joins the Imaam and did not know the Imaam was also a Musaafir. When the Imaam made Salaam after two Rakaats of Dhuhr…
- Ask Imaam14 Feb 2002
It is permissible to ban a habitual thief from the Musjid????
Is it permissible to ban a habitual thief from the Musjid when one of the conditions of a Musjid is Izn-e-Aam (general permission)?
- Ask Imaam14 Feb 2002
What is the ruling of walking in the Musjid in front of a person performing Salaat?
If a person is performing Salaat in a big Musjid, it will be permissible for one to walk two or three rows in front of the person who is performing…
- Ask Imaam12 Feb 2002
Assalam u Alaikum Mufti Sahab Please Advice
Mufti Sahab I am Hafiz of Qur'aan and I been leading Taraweeh since I became a Hafiz. This past Ramadan some new Imam came to my local masjid and he…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Feb 2002
Bringing infants to the Masjid and let them play or let them sit in front of them while praying.
Dear Mufti sahib, What is the ruling of bringing the minor kids to the masjid playing walking in front of musalleens and making noise disturbing…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Feb 2002
Do the following two Salaat originate from valid Ahadith?Tahayyatul Wudu, Tahayyatul Masjid, I probably mis-transliterated the term Tahtul.
1. It is stated in a Hadith that the performance of 2 Rakaats (Tahiyyatul Wudhu) after performing Wudhu, entitles one entry into Jannah. (Muslim) 2.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Jan 2002
Is their special significance of the night b4 the Day of Eid? Can we decorate (lights, etc.) our houses and the Masjids for Eid?
1. Yes, there is special significance for the night before Eid. In a Hadith Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'This night is referred…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Jan 2002
Please provide the Hadith that restricts menstruating women from entering the mosques. Also comment on the attached Sahih Hadith where women were ORDERED to come out to the mosques on the Day of Eid.
>From Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 15, Number 88: Narrated Um 'Atiya (radiallaha anha): We used to be ordered to come out on the Day of 'Id and even…
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar - Ask Imaam18 Jan 2002
1. Can one make Itekaaf, when they enter the Masjid, for any of the 5 daily prayers and even during non-Ramadan times? 2. What is the reward for making the intention of Itekaaf?
3. Please provide the Du?aa for Itekaaf in Arabic and English. 4. If one realizes while he is in the Masjid that he had not made the Niyat…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam15 Jan 2002
Is it true a person in the masjid can walk in front of a person in the state of salaat provided the masjid is a certain length?
If a person is performing Salaat in a big Musjid then it will be permissible for one to walk across at least 2 or 3 Saffs in front of him. If it is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Jan 2002
We usually have Qiyam-ul-Lail at our Masjid, where lot of young men participate. Part of the activities is getting up for Tahajjud and praying in Jamaat. Does the Shariat prohibit this in any way?
According to the majority of the ulema, the Ahadith that mentions 'Qiyaamul-lail' refers to the 'Taraweeh Salaat'. Hence, most of the ulema are of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Jan 2002
During my trip to India, I once observed that in a mosque after the completion of Friday prayers, few people who stayed behind rose up, and started reciting in chorus “ The Salaam".
It went kind of like this: "Ya Nabiyyun SalaamuAlayka.........." What is this? Are we supposed to say this or join in the recitation?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Dec 2001
If I am sick with cold or flu like symptoms, is it preferred for me to pray at home, rather than going to the Masjid, for the sake of not spreading it to other Muslims
Or, do I hold on to the belief that all good and bad occurs only by the will of Allah s.w.t., and my constant sneezing, etc., will not be the cause…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Dec 2001
We break our fast with the Adhaan of the radio as there is no mosque in our area. Should my husband give adhaan again before he starts his salaah,will the radio surfice for it.
Can I,his wife, make Jamaat with him for the fardh salaah, n if so how do I stand ?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Nov 2001
Please advise if I will get the same Sawaab for praying at a Musallah, as in a Masjid for under the following conditions:
The Tablighi Jamaat is NOT allowed to give Bayaan, or have Mashwarah or Taleem, or stay overnite, at the local Masjid. So, they went out and rented…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Nov 2001
Does one get the same reward for praying in a Musallah as in a Masjid?
The reward for performing Salaat in a Musjid is 27 times more than performing in a Musallah. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Oct 2001
The mosque in our locality only permits the followers of the four madhabs to pray in it.This notice is displayed at the entrance.Is this correct
In this time and age, people opposing Islam are great in number. Any means will be used to propagate false sects. Thus, in protection of the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Oct 2001
Salam I am wondering what is the reward of giving money to build a mosque? Does giving money to the mosque fall in the same category as giving Zakat?
If it doesn't fall under giving Zakat, what does it fall under? And does giving money to build a mosque erase your sins?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Sep 2001
Can we allow Non-Muslim into Mosque
Assalamualikum, Last week were having gasht in our mosque a non-muslim German walked into mosque by himself and sat down with us to have few words…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Aug 2001
In some mosques of Pakistan, after Fardh Prayer, people recite La ila ha illal lah (three times) and Muhamadur Rasullulah (once) loudly and together.
In some mosques of Pakistan, after Fardh Prayer, people recite La ila ha illal lah (three times) and Muhamadur Rasullulah (once) loudly and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Jun 2001
Is is permissible to peform the Jumu'ah prayer with a jamaat in an open field (i.e. not in a musjid)? The Tabliqi Jamaat holds the Friday prayer in a tent during their annual ijtima.
The Tabliqi Jamaat holds the friday prayer in a tent during their annual ijtima. Can anyone thus put up a mimbar and invite the Muslims to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Jun 2001
Is it a form of shirk if you sometimes pray sunnah at the mosque because other people might look down upon you or look at you in a funny way?
I sometimes do this because I do not want to look the odd one out. I do not always pray the sunnah prayer, but at mosques i usually do. I dont…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Jun 2001
Can you tell me what is the shariah position on the bringing of small (under 7) children in the mosque. Especially when the Mosque does not cater for women.
Children in the Mosque Children who do not know ettiquettes of the Masjid and have no knowledge of ritual cleanliness should NOT be allowed to come…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Jun 2001
A man who trims his beard less than a fist is the khateeb in the masjid. Do you advise we pray behind him? Please explain.
What can one do if there are others who are capable of leading?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Jun 2001
Assalaamu 'alaikum, Muhataram Mufti Saheb,Our Madressa will be ten years old in July and we would like to know if it is permissible to celebrate our 10th anniversary by having a public Jalsa ?
Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu There are two aspects here, one celebrating the ten year anniversary…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Jun 2001
Inviting non-Muslims to masjid
What methods can we use to invite non-muslims such as hindus to the masjid? i have a friend who i asked to come to the masjid, but i am not sure if…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 May 2001
For the past six months I am getting dreams like i was with rasulullah SAW (peace be upon him) and twice i went to Mecca in my dream one time inside Kaaaba and masjid nabavi.
Please give me answer.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 May 2001
Will salaat be acceptable if the environment is not good? for example, in Masjidsometimes people doing wrong, or in places like Las Vegas?
Hadhrat Huzayfa (Radhiallaahu Anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'We (the Ummat of Muhammad) have been given…
- Ask Imaam7 May 2001
Why are women permitted in masjid? Women come improperly dressed, masjid not segrgated properly.Has become a meeting place for boys & girls or to arrange meetings and affairs.
What to do?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 May 2001
What is the Hanafi fiqh ruling in praying in the mosque? Is it Fard Ain to pray in the mosque?
Is praying in the mosque Fard, Wajib or Sunnah? I have read that the jurists disagreed about this issue, with the majority maintaining that it is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 May 2001
Assalaamualaikum, The Imam in our masjid sometimes joins Zohr and Asr and at times magrib and Isha when there is a little heavy rainfall, what should we do.
Actually once when he did this (joined magrib and Isha) some of us left, but he complained about this in a lecture that we are not following the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 May 2001
Is praying in a Mosque where there is a grave permissible?
As-Salaamu Alaikum Mufti Ibrahim,I was told that praying in the mosque where the grave of Hussein RA is here in Cairo is not permissible because it…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Apr 2001
Is Dikhr in a congregation, as observed by many hanafi mosques within the borders of Islam?
I was informed that Dhikr is in two forms, reading Quran and Salaat. Also, that Dhikr is a one-to-one with the individual and Allah almighty. Please…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Mar 2001
Is it more or less virtuous to read Sunnat & Nafl salaah outside the 'Musjid' area in the mosque? As I observe many people purposefully go ousite the musjid area to perform sunnat & nafl salaah.
The Ulama have mentioned that it is permissible to read the Sunnah and Nafl Salaats both in the Musjid and at home. The more virtuous of the two…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Mar 2001
If one enters the masjid for Fajr Salaat and notices that the jamaat has started, can he still perofrm his sunnats before he joins the jamaat?
If one is confident that after performing the Sunnats one will be able to join the Jamaat, then one should first perform the Sunnats. and Allah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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