Preventing beggars in the mosques
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Beggars are numerous in the mosques, and they claim to be poor. Is it permissible for the imam to prevent them from doing so?
Answer:
No, he does not prevent them unless there is harm to the worshippers or disrespect to the mosque. In that case, he prevents them from causing harm in the mosque. However, if they cause no harm, there is nothing wrong with letting them stay in the mosque. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Beggars are numerous in the mosques, and they claim to be poor. Is it permissible for the imam to prevent them from doing so?
Answer:
No, he does not prevent them unless there is harm to the worshippers or disrespect to the mosque. In that case, he prevents them from causing harm in the mosque. However, if they cause no harm, there is nothing wrong with letting them stay in the mosque. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب البر والصلة — islamhouse.com (1:08:23)
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