Ruling on Reserving a Place in the Mosque

Question:
May Allah reward you. This questioner says: What is the ruling on a person reserving a place for himself in the mosque where he prays every day, knowing that this place is exclusively his?

Answer:
The mosque is the house of Allah, prepared for His worship and obedience, such as prayer and others. Therefore, it is not permissible for anyone to reserve a place behind the imam. The first row belongs to whoever arrives first. For this reason, he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: meaning, let them draw lots to compete for it. So it is not permissible to reserve a place in the mosque. Rather, the mosque is shared among the worshippers, and the one who arrives first has the priority. The one who arrives first has the priority for the place. If some people place their mats and leave them there all day, it is obligatory to warn them about that and to remove what they have placed. As for the one who is sitting in the mosque and goes out for an excuse, such as performing wudu' or relieving himself, and then returns, he has the right to his place by placing something there to preserve it for him, such as a stick or other item. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you.