The ruling on praying in the 'Adas Mosque in al-Ta'if
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The questioner:
May Allah reward you. This questioner says: We have in the city of al-Ta'if the 'Adas Mosque, which is a shrine located in the al-Muthanna district. It is said to be near the place where the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) met 'Adas. What is the ruling on praying in this mosque? I have heard some students of knowledge say that it is not permissible to pray in it, as it is a shrine built over this commemoration, knowing that the Waqf (endowment) authorities are responsible for its care and administration?
The Shaykh:
First, it has not been established that this is the place where the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) met 'Adas. Second, even if it were established, the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not make it a place of prayer, nor did he order its construction or establishment. The Companions did not establish it or build it. Rather, this is something done by the superstitious people after them. Therefore, it is not permissible to pray in it. Praying in it is not permissible because it is an innovated mosque. The fact that the Waqf authorities maintain it is a mistake. There is no doubt that this is a mistake. It is not permissible for the Waqf authorities to do so. It is obligatory for them to demolish it and remove it. This is what is obligatory upon them. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you. He says: Honorable Shaykh, it was mentioned in one of your fatwas that if the oppressed person supplicates against the one who oppressed him...
The Shaykh:
I think the Waqf authorities... I think he means the Antiquities Authority. The Antiquities Authority protects it and builds it. This is a mistake, without a doubt. I do not think, if Allah wills, that the Waqf authorities will ever build it or maintain it.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
May Allah reward you. This questioner says: We have in the city of al-Ta'if the 'Adas Mosque, which is a shrine located in the al-Muthanna district. It is said to be near the place where the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) met 'Adas. What is the ruling on praying in this mosque? I have heard some students of knowledge say that it is not permissible to pray in it, as it is a shrine built over this commemoration, knowing that the Waqf (endowment) authorities are responsible for its care and administration?
The Shaykh:
First, it has not been established that this is the place where the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) met 'Adas. Second, even if it were established, the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not make it a place of prayer, nor did he order its construction or establishment. The Companions did not establish it or build it. Rather, this is something done by the superstitious people after them. Therefore, it is not permissible to pray in it. Praying in it is not permissible because it is an innovated mosque. The fact that the Waqf authorities maintain it is a mistake. There is no doubt that this is a mistake. It is not permissible for the Waqf authorities to do so. It is obligatory for them to demolish it and remove it. This is what is obligatory upon them. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you. He says: Honorable Shaykh, it was mentioned in one of your fatwas that if the oppressed person supplicates against the one who oppressed him...
The Shaykh:
I think the Waqf authorities... I think he means the Antiquities Authority. The Antiquities Authority protects it and builds it. This is a mistake, without a doubt. I do not think, if Allah wills, that the Waqf authorities will ever build it or maintain it.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
شرح كتاب الكبائر للإمام محمد بن عبد الوهاب، باب ما جاء في أخوة الإسلام وحق المسلم على المسلم — islamhouse.com (1:17:22)
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