The Rules of the Masjid

In the following rule, we will explain the importance of being present in the Masjid, and reciting the Salat in there:

1. Frequenting the Masjid is Mustahab.
2. It is Mustahab to go to that Masjid where people do not go frequently.
3. It is Makruh for the person who lives near a Masjid to pray in any other place (other than the Masjid) without an excuse.
4. If a person does not go to the Masjid for Salat, it is Mustahab that others should not eat with him, take advice from him, nor live beside him, take a woman from his family (in marriage), nor should one give a woman to him (in marriage).

The following actions related to the Masjid, are Haram:

1. Decorating the Masjid with gold.
2. Selling a Masjid - even if it is demolished.
3. Making a Masjid Najis, and if it has been made Najis, then it must be made Tahir immediately.
4. Taking dirt and rocks from the Masjid unless there is a lot of dirt and rocks there.

The following actions, related to the Masjid are Mustahab:

1. One should come to the Masjid earlier than others, and leave it after everyone else has left.
2. Illuminating the Masjid.
3. Cleaning the Masjid.
4. Entering the Masjid with the right foot first.
5. Exiting the Masjid with the left foot first.
6. Reciting a two Rak’at Mustahab Salat as a gesture of respect and for entering the Masjid.
7. Applying perfume to one’s self and wearing one’s best clothes.

The following actions, related to the Masjid, are Makruh:

1. Passing through a Masjid with the thought that it is only a place to pass through, without reading Salat there.
2. Spitting, and removing phlegm or mucus from the nose inside the Masjid.
3. Sleeping in the Masjid - except in a state of helplessness.
4. Yelling in the Masjid, or speaking very loud, except for while performing the Adhan.
5. Buying and selling inside the Masjid.
6. Speaking about worldly affairs.
7. For someone to go into a Masjid whose breath may bug others.