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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.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
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Masjid & Its Etiquette fatawa — page 4 of 24
- Mufti Online25 Jan 2024
Taking back land gifted to a masjid
Can land gifted to a mosque be taken back if the mosque commitee members are not abiding by the promise made and infighting is happening among them?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ibn Masood24 Jan 2024
Making a building officially a Masjid
How is a place declared a Masjid? Does it require an independent entrance? Are there any other requirements?
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ask Imaam15 Jan 2024
Is it permissible to make a second jamaat in the Masjid where there is an appointed Imam?
Asalam alaykum Is it permissible to make a second jamaat in the masjid (same place as the Imam) when the first jamaat is finished and there is an…
M. Akhtar - Mufti Online31 Dec 2023
Child standing at the end of the saff
Can small children (non baaligh) stand at the end of the adult staff where an adult cannot stand due to musalla being small?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood9 Dec 2023
Multiple Jumuahs in the same Masjid
Please clarify the validity of hosting two Jamaats for Jumuah Salaah in the same Masjid, based on accommodating those who miss the first…
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood3 Dec 2023
Hanging a frame in the Masjid
Is it permissible to have a picture of Masjid-ul-Haram displayed in a Masjid?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Mufti Online2 Dec 2023
Using the Masjid as a pathway
Is using the Masjid as a pathway from one side to the other haraam or makrooh e tahreemi or makrooh e tanzihi?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ibn Masood30 Nov 2023
Ladies Jalsa in the Sahn of the Masjid
I would like to find out if it is advisable to have a “ladies-only” Jalsah for pre-schoolers in the Masjid?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood19 Nov 2023
Lost and found
I am a caretaker of a Masjid. Mussallees leave behind/forget the following items: Watches Rings Jackets/Jerseys Shoes/Sandles Topis Socks We place a…
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood19 Nov 2023
Trustees removing a clock from the Masjid
A few years ago, a Musallee donated a clock to the Masjid and hung it up with his Marhoom father’s name and date of death inscribed on the clock.…
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood16 Nov 2023
Placing elderly congregants towards the rear of the Masjid
In some Masaajid here in Melbourne, it is the custom to put the elderly brothers who are praying Salaah on chairs, several rows back from the rest…
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Mufti Online7 Nov 2023
Using monitors in a masjid to show presentations
Recently there has been a trend of using monitors in masjids to show presentations and sometimes even videos. Even without videos or pictures isn’t…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online1 Nov 2023
Distributing parcels and hampers from the Musjid
The following appears in "The Three Harams" by Madrasah Ta’leemuddeen: "Do not distribute parcels, hampers and other goods in the musjid. Similarly,…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online1 Nov 2023
Children standing next to their fathers in the saff during salaah
I wanted to ask the mas'alah regarding children standing in saffs with the men. I always knew that small boys should stand behind the saffs of the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Oct 2023
Joining a second jamaat in the masjid
As you are aware, in Gulf countries, in the Masjid after the main congregation is over, there are many second and third small congregation/jamaat…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ibn Masood13 Oct 2023
Purchasing old items of the Masjid
We are about to start renovations to our Masjid. The old carpets, door frames, rubble etc will be disposed of, and whatever is salvageable, will be…
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Ibn Masood5 Oct 2023
Accepting government funds to build a Masjid
Is it permissible to use government’s money as a gift, whether directly from government or through any of the politicians/cooperatives of the town,…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Mufti Online2 Oct 2023
Keeping a cat in the musjid building
What is the ruling in keeping a cat in the Masjid building and it living there? But it won't be kept in the actual Masjid?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online30 Sep 2023
Best musjid to perform salaah in if there are a few musjids in one's locality
If there are a few musjids in an area, which musjid will be the best to perform salaah in? The oldest musjid or the musjid with the most musallis?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood26 Sep 2023
Keeping a cat on the Masjid premises
What is the ruling in keeping a cat in the Masjid building, and it living there?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood21 Sep 2023
Females attending the Nikaah ceremony in the Masjid
Please advise if it is sinful for a female to be present at the Nikaah in the Masjid?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood21 Sep 2023
Best Masjid to perform Salaah in
If there are several Masaajid in an area, which Masjid will be the best to perform Salaah in? The oldest Masjid, or the Masjid with the most Musallis?
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Mufti Online20 Sep 2023
Musaafir performing salaah with jamaat in the masjid
I have a few questions regarding a musafir. 1. If a musafir joins the jamaat in the masjid, does he have to perform the full salaah? For example…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online20 Sep 2023
Does the sunnats of the masjid and reward for performing salaah in the masjid apply to a musallla?
I have recently moved into an area that has a musallah, but not a masjid. The musallah is 1.1 km from my house and the nearest masjid is 3.8km. 1.…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam11 Sep 2023
Are Masjid trustees are responsible for theft of money?
Can Mufti Saheb please clarify the following for us: 1. Can the trustees of a musjid be held responsible for theft of money out of musjid lillah and…
Muajul I. Chowdhury - Azaadville7 Sep 2023
Intention Of Tahiyyatul Masjid In The Fardh Salaah
Could a person make the intention of Tahiyyatul Masjid in the Fardh Salaah and receive reward for it?
- Ibn Masood23 Aug 2023
Difference between a Masjid and Musallah
I have recently moved into an area that has a Musallah, but not a Masjid. The Musallah is 1.1km from my house and the nearest Masjid is 3.8km. 1.…
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Azaadville23 Aug 2023
Salaah In The Masjid vs Salaah In A Musallah
If the Jamaat taking place in a Masjid is smaller than a house Jamaat/Musallah, where should one attend?
- Ibn Masood1 Aug 2023
Installing hi-tech sound systems in the Masaajid
Is it correct to install sound systems in the Masaajid that enhance the voice of the reciter?
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Ibn Masood13 Jul 2023
Carrying a firearm in Salaah
What is the ruling regarding carrying a firearm in a Masjid while performing salaah?
Mufti Abdur Rahman Abdur Razak - Azaadville28 Jun 2023
Using Water And Electricity In A Masjid Without Paying
What is the ruling of Shariah about using illegal water and electricity in a masjid. Illegal means theft of electricity and water without paying for…
- Camperdown24 Jun 2023
Sitting cross-legged in the musjid
Is it against the etiquettes of the masjid to sit crosslegged
Luqmaan Desai - Mufti Online17 Jun 2023
Following the masjid jamaat salaah from one's house
I've had a tibial plateau fracture and I have not been able to walk. I have a masjid right beside my house. My question is - can I perform the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood3 Jun 2023
Performing Salaah in a Musallah
In our town, we have approximately 38 Masajid. Can the Fardh Salaah still be performed in a Jamaat khana or Musallah, even though the distance to…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Azaadville3 Jun 2023
Direction Of Qiblah In A Masjid
We are in the process of building a masjid. The construction has already begun and walls are already roof high. When we rechecked the qiblah…
- Mufti Online29 May 2023
Closing but not locking indoor doors of a masjid during jumuah
In Jumu'ah prayer in our mosque, the main gate is open and anyone can come in. However, the indoor hall of the mosque, its doors are closed, but not…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online28 May 2023
Raising funds for a masjid by having recreational activities and auctions
1. Can recreational activities (golf, paddle tennis, soccer, etc.) be used for fundraising for a Masjid? 2. Can an auction event where items are…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ibn Masood17 May 2023
Conducting business in the Wudhu area of the Masjid
In our local Masjid, they have an Islamic shop which is located in the Wudhu Khana, near the Sahn area. Is this permissible?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Mufti Online8 May 2023
Appointing a trustee (mutawalli) for a musalla or masjid who lives at a distance from the masjid
Kindly provide an answer to the following questions: 1. Is it permissible to appoint a trustee (mutawalli) for a musalla or masjid who lives about…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville5 May 2023
Selling The Items Of A Masjid
In the course of uplifting and improving the decor and acoustics of a Masjid, certain items such as light fittings, fans , clocks, chairs etc that…
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