What is the ruling on the prayer of greeting the mosque?
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is the prayer of greeting the mosque recommended or obligatory? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
According to the majority of scholars, the prayer of greeting the mosque is recommended, not obligatory, for one who wishes to sit in the mosque. If he enters the mosque intending to sit, he should not sit until he prays two rak'ahs. This is recommended. If he sits without praying, it is permissible, because he has left off a recommended practice, not an obligation. Yes.
The questioner asks: Is the prayer of greeting the mosque recommended or obligatory? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
According to the majority of scholars, the prayer of greeting the mosque is recommended, not obligatory, for one who wishes to sit in the mosque. If he enters the mosque intending to sit, he should not sit until he prays two rak'ahs. This is recommended. If he sits without praying, it is permissible, because he has left off a recommended practice, not an obligation. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم صلاة تحية المسجد؟ — youtube.com
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