The Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) command for one who enters the mosque while the sermon is being delivered to pray two rak'ahs: Is there evidence in this for the obligation of greeting the mosque?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded the one who enters during the sermon to pray two rak'ahs. Does this indicate that greeting the mosque is obligatory?
Answer:
In any case, the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded this, so we comply. As for whether it indicates obligation, that is not our concern. The important thing is that we command him to do so. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded the one who enters during the sermon to pray two rak'ahs. Does this indicate that greeting the mosque is obligatory?
Answer:
In any case, the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded this, so we comply. As for whether it indicates obligation, that is not our concern. The important thing is that we command him to do so. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [495 -2802] في أمر النبي ﷺ لمن دخل المسجد وهو يخطب أن يصلي ركعتين هل فيه دليل على وجوب تحية المسجد؟ — youtube.com
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