Ruling on Reserving Spaces in the Mosque
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Question:
Also, his other question says: What is the ruling on reserving seats, especially in the Friday prayer?
Answer:
It is not permissible to reserve spaces in the mosque, except for a man who is in the mosque and then wants to go out to attend to a need that he will fulfill quickly, and then return to his place, such as going out for wudu' (ablution), or going to his house for a need, and then returning. There is no harm in reserving his place. But if he reserves his place and goes to sell and buy, or does not go to work, or sleeps, this is not permissible for him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Also, his other question says: What is the ruling on reserving seats, especially in the Friday prayer?
Answer:
It is not permissible to reserve spaces in the mosque, except for a man who is in the mosque and then wants to go out to attend to a need that he will fulfill quickly, and then return to his place, such as going out for wudu' (ablution), or going to his house for a need, and then returning. There is no harm in reserving his place. But if he reserves his place and goes to sell and buy, or does not go to work, or sleeps, this is not permissible for him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
قناة «مؤسسة الدعوة الخيرية»، فتاوى على الهواء صالح بن فوزان الفوزان 04-03-1439هـ — youtube.com (27:40)
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