The Ruling on Leaving the Greeting of the Mosque

Question:
The questioner says: Shaykh, a man entered the mosque for the prayer for rain, so he sat down and did not pray the greeting of the mosque. What is the ruling?

Answer:
The ruling is that he prays the greeting of the mosque. His saying , if he enters it for any purpose, he does not sit until he prays two rak'ahs. This is what is emphasized. The scholars have differed on whether this is obligatory or a recommended practice, with two opinions. The precaution is for a person to pray the greeting of the mosque to avoid the disagreement. Yes.