Ruling on people discussing worldly matters in the mosques

Is it permissible for people to converse in the mosque before prayer if the conversation is about worldly matters? This question is from the listener Abdul Hamid Abdullah from Riyadh.
Answer: Mosques were built for the remembrance of Allah, reciting the Qur'an, prayer, i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque), and studying knowledge. They were not built for worldly conversations. Therefore, it is not befitting for people of faith to use the mosques for worldly conversations. However, if it is a small amount, there is no harm. A small amount is not a problem, such as asking about a worldly need, or something similar that does not take up time, like "When are you traveling?" or "Has so-and-so arrived or not?" or "How are your children?" or "How are you?" or "How is your farm, I hope it is sound?" A small amount that is necessitated by need.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good and do you good.