Is it permissible to begin the greeting of the mosque while the mu'adhdhin is calling to prayer?
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The questioner : A man entered the mosque; naturally, he is to pray two rak'ahs, and the mu'adhdhin is calling to prayer. Does he pray, or does he wait for the mu'adhdhin to finish?
The Shaykh : Both are permissible, and the better option is to wait. Both are permissible; that is, if he begins the greeting of the mosque while the mu'adhdhin is calling to prayer, it is permissible, because responding to the mu'adhdhin is recommended (mustahabb) and not obligatory. However, combining the two matters is the best; he waits until he responds to the mu'adhdhin, and when he finishes that and completes the other matters after the response, such as sending blessings upon the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) and seeking the intercession for him, then he prays the greeting of the mosque; this is the best.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And beware of that.
The Shaykh : Both are permissible, and the better option is to wait. Both are permissible; that is, if he begins the greeting of the mosque while the mu'adhdhin is calling to prayer, it is permissible, because responding to the mu'adhdhin is recommended (mustahabb) and not obligatory. However, combining the two matters is the best; he waits until he responds to the mu'adhdhin, and when he finishes that and completes the other matters after the response, such as sending blessings upon the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) and seeking the intercession for him, then he prays the greeting of the mosque; this is the best.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And beware of that.
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