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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 24 of 24
- Ask Imaam12 Mar 2001
We will be grateful if you give detail explanation of musjid mutwalis (trustees) duties, imaamat, maintenance etc. Can the mutwalis tell the imaam how to lead the salaat?
Here in Lusaka, Zambia we have a committee which is elected by the people every two years. The committee supervises the running of musjids,…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Feb 2001
I have noticed that people often move from the place where they are reading their Farz namaaz to another place in the mosque to read their sunnat and nafl salaah. Is there some benefits in doing this?
It is Mustahabb (preferable) to break up the Sufoof (rows) and spread out after the Fardh Salaat so that a person entering does not fall into doubt…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Feb 2001
Are Women allowed to pray salat in the Masjid in congregation?
Can women join the jamat with men in the masjid? If so, is a curatain to seperate them required? If so, why is there no purdah in Al-Haram and Al…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Feb 2001
Can we pray in our university prayer room with the noise of the chapel going on below us ?
Dear Mufti Sahib. The prayer room in our uni is directly above the college chapel and when they play their organ music it is very loud and obviously…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Feb 2001
The Khutba for the Jummah prayer is in english at our mosque and there is no curtain to separate men and women. Is my jummah salat valid?
There is no other Islamic community here except for this one. Since I have no choice, should I pray jummah at the mosque even though the khutba is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Feb 2001
If a women run course on Islam in a masjid, Can she still run courses in masjid during the monthly cycles.Is the answer same even if she thought quran.Jazzakallah khairun
It is not permissible for a woman during her menses to enter the Musjid. (Raddul Mukhtaar vol.1 pg.213/214; Rashidiyya) If a woman is teaching the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Feb 2001
How long is time of zawaal? Our mosque in US has Zuhur time as 12:40pm. For how long appoximately should you not pray before Zuhur?
Is this rule different for other Madhabs such as Shafi Some brothers in our masjid start praying nafil before the Zuhur Adhan and some pray more…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Jan 2001
We were told that the I'tikaaf was invalid as it was not observed in a Musjid.
In our area there is no Musjid, we have hired a house and converted it into a Jamaat Khana where five times Salaat is performed. During Ramadhaan,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Dec 2000
Have we done anything against the Shariah? The Masjid here runs under a fee system. It was requested that all parents whose children attend the madrasa should pay fees by a due date.
None of the parents paid the money. Constantly ther were asked for it. The committee members of the Masjid decided to put up the names of the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Nov 2000
Buying Land for Masjid on Interest (Riba)
Can we buy land for masjid on interest? The imam of the local masjid says that according to Fatawa Alamgiri riba is not haram in Dar-ul-Harb and he…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Oct 2000
What is the view point of cutting fruit tree's in the masjid grounds for no aparent reason. The person who planted them is now dead.
It is permissible to cut the fruit tree in the Musjid ground. And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Oct 2000
Is it permissible for women to pray in a jamaat with men, in masjid or at home?
.Respected Mufti Desai Sahib, I am a muslim sister who is confused about the following issue: when I pray at home, my brother leads the salaat…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Oct 2000
Is it true that Neil Armstrong heard the Azaan on the moon and when he came back 2 earth he heard the azaan again in a local mosque and became Muslim?
We are not aware of Neil Armstrong's experience of hearing the Adhaan in the moon and his subsequent reversion to Islam. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Oct 2000
If one is late to prayer and misses his prayer at the mosque, can he start another congregational prayer with others who come late?
A second congregational prayer should not be performed in the Musjid proper. It should be outside the Musjid proper. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Oct 2000
Is it permissible for a minor (physically immature) child to call out the Adhaan?
The Adhaan of a minor (physically immature) is valid. (Tahtaawi pg.108; Qadeemi). However, a reliable adult should call out the Adhaan. Rasulullah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Oct 2000
I am an officially appointed Imaam at a Masjid. When visiting Ulama come to the Masjid, some trustees request them to perform Salaat without consulting with me.Is this correct?
Are they required to consult with me first.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Sep 2000
I'm Hanafi Madhab. I go to school where Shafi prayer time is practiced. Should I pray Shafi time at the mosque or pray at home on hanafi time?
It is permissible for a Hanafi to perform Asr according to the Shaaf'ee time. The view of Imaam Shaaf'ee is supported by prominent Hanafi jurists…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Sep 2000
Is it permisible to embaress a muslim by putting his/her name on the masjid notice board.
Dear Mufti Saheb, The commitee responsible for the madresah put the parents name on the masjid notice board beacuse the did not pay the fees.can you…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Sep 2000
There is no curtain at our mosque to seperate the women and the women dont want it and have become too open minded. Should i still pray there?
I noticed too much fitnah caused by this. Should i just pray at home and go there only for friday prayer?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Sep 2000
Is the reading of Yasin khatam in Masjid after someone dies a sunnah or a custom?
Dear Mufti Saheb, is the reading of Yasin shareef khatam in the masjid after someone passes away a riwaj(custom)or a sunnah because in our masjid…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Who has the right to lead salat 1)person with knowlegde of quran and dean but no practice(no sunnah ie no beard,cap,clothes) verses br with practice of sunnah and basic deen in his life.
.Is salat accepted behind such a imam (no beard,clothes below the ankle,no cap,wearing pants)Please elaborate the details of the requirement for…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
As-SalaamuAlaikum Is it allowed to use interest money on the Masijd property or to pave the car park around the Masjid
Interest monies must be given to the poor and needy who are eligible to accept Zakaat without the intention of reward. However, interest received…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
If the prayer is not true according to haddit and sunna, what should be the changes in the mosque for true prayer of people
A government has allotted a plot measuring near about 200 square yards for construction of a mosque. Mosque has been constructed. One khateeb comes…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Is prayer valid behind certain khateeb
A government has allotted a plot measuring near about 200 square yards for construction of a mosque. Mosque has been constructed. One khateeb comes…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Masjids have bazaar and family days to raise funds, booths are set up that sell things and men and women invited.
Games are also played. Masjids as a fund raising have Bazaar where all are invited to buy things and play games. is this jaiz, can such money be…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Is it permissible to use a microphone in Namaaz?
If the Imaam's voice in Salaat does not sufficiently reach the congregation, a microphone may be used. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Assalamu alaikumIs it permissible to pray in a room that has pictures and idols? Being a woman I cannot go to the masjid in my area because it's frowned upon.Wassalam
To perform Salaat in a room of pictures and idols is Makrooh (reprehensible). If there is no alternative, the idols and pictures should be covered.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
What does one say to a sister who is selling food in the Masjid during Jum'ah congregation?
The smell permeates the masjid during Jum'ah which takes the peoples concentration off of the Khutba. Then, when the jummah is over, the men are…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Selling Masjid Property
We in a community in Canada have purchased a property and converted itinto a masjid. Alhamdulillaah, this has had a positive influence on the…
Mufti Taqi Usmani - Ask Imaam
Can Non-Muslims visit the masjid?
Assalamu alaikum w.b Hope you are well. Kindly answer the following query: what is the ruling with non-Muslims of all genders coming on a visit to…
Ibn al-Fawz - DU Zakariyya
Should Salaam be made upon entry into the masjid?
Should Salaam be made upon entry into the masjid?
- DU Zakariyya
Should Salam be made upon entry into the Masjid?
Should Salam be made upon entry into the Masjid?
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