I entered the mosque and prayed with the congregation. After the prayer, I prayed two rak'ahs with the intention of greeting the mosque. Is my action valid?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: I entered the mosque and found the people praying in congregation, so I prayed with them. After the prayer, I stood up and prayed two rak'ahs with the intention that it was a greeting to the mosque. Is this action of mine valid?
Answer:
No, the obligatory prayer suffices for the greeting of the mosque. So if you enter and pray the obligatory prayer, it suffices for the greeting of the mosque.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: I entered the mosque and found the people praying in congregation, so I prayed with them. After the prayer, I stood up and prayed two rak'ahs with the intention that it was a greeting to the mosque. Is this action of mine valid?
Answer:
No, the obligatory prayer suffices for the greeting of the mosque. So if you enter and pray the obligatory prayer, it suffices for the greeting of the mosque.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2843- 4717] دخلت المسجد وصليت مع الجماعة وبعد الصلاة صليت ركعتين بنية تحية المسجد فهل عملي صحيح؟ — youtube.com
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