Matters Concerning the Rulings of the Mosque
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The first question of Fatwa No. ( 16416 )
Q 1: In non-Muslim countries, mosques are considered centers
for calling people to Allah the Exalted and conveying the message of Islam. Therefore, they are not limited to performing prayers or holding lessons and lectures only, and then closing. Rather, the term "mosque" in non-Muslim countries is generally applied to a building that is divided internally into several sections: 1- A mosque and a place for prayer. 2- A center for calling people to Islam, which includes: a- An office for communications and services for Muslims and non-Muslims. b- An Islamic library for reference and lending. c- An audio and visual library. 3- A school for children during the weekend or during the weekdays. 4- Rooms for lodging, for the workers in the mosque or center, or for students. 5- A kitchen and a dining hall. These sections are interconnected, and the building has a single entrance, but internally, the halls and rooms are divided into the aforementioned sections. Also, some sections may be used for others; for example, if the prayer halls are full, the worshippers may pray in the corridors, or in some adjacent rooms, or in the library, or the center. Likewise, the prayer halls may be used for the school. Also, wedding feasts, 'aqiqah sacrifices, and festival celebrations are held in these mosques because they are the only places for Muslims that they own and in which they can gather. The mosque of the Prophetic Sunnah was established to include the aforementioned things, as mentioned in the first letter, and with this letter is a detailed map of the building with pictures. It is known in the religion that selling in the mosque is not permissible, but what is the ruling in the case of such mosques or centers in non-Muslim countries? And our specific question is: - Is it permissible to sell Islamic tapes and books, and to rent video tapes and other items, in the areas designated for the center or the corridors around the prayer halls, while refraining from selling or advertising sales inside the prayer halls (the mosque)? - Is it permissible for disbelieving men or women to enter the center or the mosque? - Is it permissible for a menstruating woman to enter the center? - Since these mosques and centers are entirely based on
The adjacent rooms, or the library, or the center, and the school's prayer halls can also be utilized. Likewise, wedding feasts, 'aqiqah sacrifices, and festival celebrations are held in these mosques, as they are the only places Muslims own and can gather in. The mosque of the Prophetic Sunnah was established to include the aforementioned items, as mentioned in the first letter, and this letter is accompanied by a detailed map of the building with pictures. It is known in the religion that selling in the mosque is not permissible, but what is the ruling in the case of such mosques or centers in non-Muslim countries? Our specific questions are: - Is it permissible to sell Islamic tapes and books, and to rent video tapes and other items, in the areas designated for the center or the corridors around the prayer halls, provided that selling or advertising sales is avoided inside the prayer halls (the mosque)? - Is it permissible for disbelieving men or women to enter the center or the mosque? - Is it permissible for a menstruating woman to enter the center? - Since these mosques and centers are entirely supported by
donations, Muslims there vary their methods of soliciting donations so that people do not get bored. - Some Muslim families prepare various dishes, or bring extra clothing or household items they do not need, so that a charity exhibition can be held where these items are sold for the benefit of the mosque and its facilities, or to support Muslims around the world, for example: Bosnia and Herzegovina and Somalia , etc. What is your opinion about holding these exhibitions in the prayer halls , due to the lack of space in other areas, in addition to the fact that in these non-Muslim countries, selling outside the building is difficult legally, and because of the frost and snow in winter?
A 1: The name of the mosque and its rulings pertain to the place permanently designated for prayer, such that it becomes an endowment for this purpose. As for the facilities other than this place that are within the general building, selling and buying and all other permissible activities, such as cooking and eating, are allowed there. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q 1: In non-Muslim countries, mosques are considered centers
for calling people to Allah the Exalted and conveying the message of Islam. Therefore, they are not limited to performing prayers or holding lessons and lectures only, and then closing. Rather, the term "mosque" in non-Muslim countries is generally applied to a building that is divided internally into several sections: 1- A mosque and a place for prayer. 2- A center for calling people to Islam, which includes: a- An office for communications and services for Muslims and non-Muslims. b- An Islamic library for reference and lending. c- An audio and visual library. 3- A school for children during the weekend or during the weekdays. 4- Rooms for lodging, for the workers in the mosque or center, or for students. 5- A kitchen and a dining hall. These sections are interconnected, and the building has a single entrance, but internally, the halls and rooms are divided into the aforementioned sections. Also, some sections may be used for others; for example, if the prayer halls are full, the worshippers may pray in the corridors, or in some adjacent rooms, or in the library, or the center. Likewise, the prayer halls may be used for the school. Also, wedding feasts, 'aqiqah sacrifices, and festival celebrations are held in these mosques because they are the only places for Muslims that they own and in which they can gather. The mosque of the Prophetic Sunnah was established to include the aforementioned things, as mentioned in the first letter, and with this letter is a detailed map of the building with pictures. It is known in the religion that selling in the mosque is not permissible, but what is the ruling in the case of such mosques or centers in non-Muslim countries? And our specific question is: - Is it permissible to sell Islamic tapes and books, and to rent video tapes and other items, in the areas designated for the center or the corridors around the prayer halls, while refraining from selling or advertising sales inside the prayer halls (the mosque)? - Is it permissible for disbelieving men or women to enter the center or the mosque? - Is it permissible for a menstruating woman to enter the center? - Since these mosques and centers are entirely based on
The adjacent rooms, or the library, or the center, and the school's prayer halls can also be utilized. Likewise, wedding feasts, 'aqiqah sacrifices, and festival celebrations are held in these mosques, as they are the only places Muslims own and can gather in. The mosque of the Prophetic Sunnah was established to include the aforementioned items, as mentioned in the first letter, and this letter is accompanied by a detailed map of the building with pictures. It is known in the religion that selling in the mosque is not permissible, but what is the ruling in the case of such mosques or centers in non-Muslim countries? Our specific questions are: - Is it permissible to sell Islamic tapes and books, and to rent video tapes and other items, in the areas designated for the center or the corridors around the prayer halls, provided that selling or advertising sales is avoided inside the prayer halls (the mosque)? - Is it permissible for disbelieving men or women to enter the center or the mosque? - Is it permissible for a menstruating woman to enter the center? - Since these mosques and centers are entirely supported by
donations, Muslims there vary their methods of soliciting donations so that people do not get bored. - Some Muslim families prepare various dishes, or bring extra clothing or household items they do not need, so that a charity exhibition can be held where these items are sold for the benefit of the mosque and its facilities, or to support Muslims around the world, for example: Bosnia and Herzegovina and Somalia , etc. What is your opinion about holding these exhibitions in the prayer halls , due to the lack of space in other areas, in addition to the fact that in these non-Muslim countries, selling outside the building is difficult legally, and because of the frost and snow in winter?
A 1: The name of the mosque and its rulings pertain to the place permanently designated for prayer, such that it becomes an endowment for this purpose. As for the facilities other than this place that are within the general building, selling and buying and all other permissible activities, such as cooking and eating, are allowed there. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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