The ruling on leaving the mosque after the adhan

Question:
What is the ruling on leaving the mosque after the adhan has been completed?

Answer:
If he has a need, he may leave and return; there is nothing wrong with that. Or if he has a need and is not returning, such as an imam or mu'adhdhin who goes to another mosque for the purpose of the adhan or leading the prayer, there is nothing wrong. Or if he has an appointment at another mosque, the important thing is that it is for a need, in which case there is no harm. However, if it is not for a need, it is disliked. I say this based on the hadith of the one who leaves after the adhan, where it is said, "He has disobeyed Abu al-Qasim." This is the hadith of 'Amir ibn Yusuf, when he saw a man leave after the adhan, he said: . So if it is not for a need, one should not leave; in fact, it may be forbidden. The word "disobeyed" in this context means that it is forbidden.