Peace in the Mosque
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The third question of Fatwa No. ( 2691 )
Q3: Some people greet us with the Islamic greeting in the mosque, and some of the brothers said: It is not permissible to exchange greetings in the mosque. Is it permissible to speak in the mosque, for example, saying: I went to such-and-such a place and bought such-and-such and sold such-and-such, or when did you go to the place and when did you come back? Please give us a ruling.
A3: The Islamic greeting is the general greeting of Muslims to one another, except where evidence has made an exception. There is nothing in the texts of the Shari'ah that prohibits it for the one who enters the mosque. It is prescribed for the one who enters the mosque to initiate the greeting to those inside. This is established in the hadith of the one who spoiled his prayer, who greeted the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in the mosque after he had prayed two rak'ahs, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) returned the greeting to him. As for speaking in the mosque about worldly affairs—such as the examples mentioned in the question—if it is a small amount necessitated by need, and it does not distract from
the remembrance of Allah and the recitation of the Qur'an, and it does not disturb the worshippers, then there is nothing wrong with it; otherwise, it should not be done. This is because mosques are prepared for worship, including prayer, dhikr, recitation of the Qur'an, lessons of knowledge, reconciliation between people, and matters of religion similar to these. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q3: Some people greet us with the Islamic greeting in the mosque, and some of the brothers said: It is not permissible to exchange greetings in the mosque. Is it permissible to speak in the mosque, for example, saying: I went to such-and-such a place and bought such-and-such and sold such-and-such, or when did you go to the place and when did you come back? Please give us a ruling.
A3: The Islamic greeting is the general greeting of Muslims to one another, except where evidence has made an exception. There is nothing in the texts of the Shari'ah that prohibits it for the one who enters the mosque. It is prescribed for the one who enters the mosque to initiate the greeting to those inside. This is established in the hadith of the one who spoiled his prayer, who greeted the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in the mosque after he had prayed two rak'ahs, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) returned the greeting to him. As for speaking in the mosque about worldly affairs—such as the examples mentioned in the question—if it is a small amount necessitated by need, and it does not distract from
the remembrance of Allah and the recitation of the Qur'an, and it does not disturb the worshippers, then there is nothing wrong with it; otherwise, it should not be done. This is because mosques are prepared for worship, including prayer, dhikr, recitation of the Qur'an, lessons of knowledge, reconciliation between people, and matters of religion similar to these. 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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