The Ruling on Naming a Mosque “Masjid al-Abrar”
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Question:
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, I am the imam of a mosque, and it is registered with the Ministry of Mosques Affairs under the name “Masjid al-Abrar.” Someone came to me and told me to change the name of the mosque because it contains a form of self-praise (tazkiyah), and this name is not permissible. What is your opinion?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with it; do not change its name. The Muslims, if Allah wills, are among the righteous (al-Abrar). It is not that so-and-so is among the righteous, or that a specific person or persons are designated as such. Rather, “Masjid al-Abrar” means that the people of righteousness and the people of excellence in worship (ihsan) pray in it. Yes.
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, I am the imam of a mosque, and it is registered with the Ministry of Mosques Affairs under the name “Masjid al-Abrar.” Someone came to me and told me to change the name of the mosque because it contains a form of self-praise (tazkiyah), and this name is not permissible. What is your opinion?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with it; do not change its name. The Muslims, if Allah wills, are among the righteous (al-Abrar). It is not that so-and-so is among the righteous, or that a specific person or persons are designated as such. Rather, “Masjid al-Abrar” means that the people of righteousness and the people of excellence in worship (ihsan) pray in it. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، تتمة باب الرهب من مساوئ الأخلاق — islamhouse.com (1:06:40)
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