- Speaker: .Shaykh Abu Muhammad Abdur Rauf Shakir
- Categories: ABDUR-RAUF SHAKIR, ETHICS- MANNERS
- Language: ENGLISH
Aadaab al-Masjid (Manners To Be Observed When Attending the Masjid), series of lectures by Shaykh Abdur Rauf Shakir. May Allah al-Kareem preserve the Shaykh and reward him for his efforts, as He Alone can reward, Aameen.
Masjids, or Mosques, are the houses of Allah Almighty in which His name is mentioned and His obedience and worship is encouraged. Mosques are where hearts become alive and souls are raised, foreheads are lowered and people come together in unity.
Know that Masjids are the Houses of Allah Almighty, which have certain etiquette. A significant number of worshippers have complained about the lack of knowledge in regards to the etiquette. These series of lectures shall shed some light on these aspects of Masjid etiquette and encourage everyone to follow the rules of the Masjid to their best ability.
Allah Almighty says: “Verily the Masjids are for Allah so do not associate anybody with Allah in worship.” Allah Almighty also says: “Verily, the ones who attend and build the Masjids of Allah are those who believe in Allah and the Day of Judgment.” So should we not hold such a location to the same level of our own homes, at least? Do we truly respect its sanctity and sacredness of the Masjid when we are in the Masjid? Othman Bin Afan said:
“The Messenger of Allah, pbuh, said: ‘Whoever builds a mosque with the intention of seeking Allah’s pleasure, Allah builds for him/her a house just like in Paradise.”
Narrated by Bukhari. Please pay attention with me, brothers and sisters, to the phrase “seeking Allah’s pleasure” and the Quranic verse, “Verily the Masjids are for Allah.”
Therefore, whoever comes to the mosque must leave worldly affairs behind at the door, as they are in a private meeting with the Lord of the Heavens and the Earth in the House of the Almighty Lord. Also, it is clear from the scripture that I’ve just read that the attendees of Mosques are the People of God Almighty. They are His servants who have answered his call and hurry to obey Him. So how is suitable that their actions may be against the etiquette of the Mosque with little regard to its sacredness?
Allah Almighty says: “Verily those who attend the Masjids of Allah are those who believe in Allah, the Last Day, performed their prayers, gave charity and did not fear anybody except Allah. May those be the successful?” Ibn Katheer said: “Allah has testified that those who attend the Mosque have faith.”
- 1. 1. Aadaab al-Masaajid (download audio)
