Salah & Masjid · Subtopic
Masjid & Its Etiquette
952 fatawa from 9 South African Darul Iftas on Masjid & Its Etiquette, part of Salah & Masjid. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
By Darul Ifta
Masjid & Its Etiquette fatawa — page 1 of 24
- Ibn Masood19 Oct 2026
Disposing of Waqf Property
How do we dispose of items in the Masjid and Madrassah that aren’t of use or are discarded items that were used for plumbing, tiling, globes,…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Camperdown12 Oct 2026
Special Parking at Masjid Compound
Assalaamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. Respected mufti saheb Is it permissible to designate an Imaams parking at a (waqf) masjid compound?…
Baba Abu Bakr - Camperdown9 Sep 2026
Sadaqah Jāriyah for Masjid Renovations on Behalf of a Deceased Son
My son passed away, i want to give sadaqah jariyah to the masjid for the renovations of the masjid, my question is, soon as i deposit the money into…
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - Azaadville29 Aug 2026
The Validity Of Salaah Performed In Sufoof Separated By Pillars
A Masjid has been constructed in a way that there are pillars in between the Sufoof. The Musallees are forced to leave a gap where the pillars…
- Jamiat KZN25 Aug 2026
Performing Salaah in front of the Imaam in Masjid al-Haram
I would like to know if the Salah of those males is valid in the Haram in Makkah Mukarramah if they are praying in front of the Imam. This happens…
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - Azaadville8 Aug 2026
Using A Masjid’s Lillah Fund To Cut Grass Beyond The Boundary Of The Masjid Property
The area beyond the boundary of the Masjid property belongs to the council/municipality. There is grass growing in this area but it is not being…
- Mufti Online5 Aug 2026
Making a second jamaat in the musjid
What is the fatwa on reading jamaat namaaz in the musjid after the main jamaat is over if the musjid doesn't have a sehn area?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville3 Aug 2026
Performing Salaah In The Courtyard Of The Masjid Due To Renovations
A Masjid is currently being renovated. The area of the Masjid boundary is due for renovation next. Can the entire boundary area of the Masjid be…
- Ibn Masood26 Jul 2026
Surplus Funds Intended For Masjid
We have a Jamaat Khana in a shopping centre where we collect Lillah funds on Fridays for maintenance, etc. We currently have a surplus amount of…
Mufti Ahmed Saeed - Ibn Masood20 Jul 2026
Using Masjid Funds To Cover Legal Fees
Our Masjid was managed by a committee and a board of trustees. Historically, there were approximately nine trustees, but over time several trustees…
Mufti Ahmed Saeed - Mufti Online14 Jul 2026
Making a second jamaat in the masjid
I have read a few times that men should not join the second and third jamaats in the Masjid. In the UK, many of the Masajid are very small, serving…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Jul 2026
Rules applicable for a place to be regarded as a masjid
I have a few questions regarding masjid. 1. What are the requirements for a building to be called a masjid (and subsequently all the rules of a…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood2 Jul 2026
Conducting A Ladies’ Program In The Masjid
Is it permissible to conduct a ladies program by an Aapa in the Sehn area of the Masjid? Are women in Haidh allowed in Sehn area?
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Camperdown17 Jun 2026
Ruling on Menstruating Women in Rooms Attached to a Masjid
السلام عليكم If an event is being held at a masjid and the extra rooms where they hold the events are attached to the masjid, but they don’t pray in…
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - Ibn Masood3 Jun 2026
Bringing Children To The Masjid
Q1) There are parents who bring their children between the ages of 2-4 years old to the Masjid. As is children’s nature, they talk loudly, play with…
Mufti Muhammad Isa Ali - Azaadville2 Jun 2026
Bringing Children To The Masjid
Is it permissible to bring children to the masjid ? At what age should we start bringing them ? What if the child is a well behaved child that does…
- Mufti Online18 May 2026
Using money donated for the building of a musjid for other purposes
Musallees are reading salaah in a tent/wood and iron structure. This structure was destroyed or partly damaged in a recent storm. Money is collected…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville18 May 2026
Masjid-e-Kabeer
Due to space limitations, a Masjid has of several floors. If each of the floors are measured individually, none of them would meet the requirements…
- Mufti Online5 May 2026
Taking the masjid borehole water for personal use
A masjid has a borehole, can one fill and take water from the masjid to use for drinking etc. at home?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online2 May 2026
Disciplining someone else's child in the masjid
If another persons child comes to the musjid and is playing or makes noise can I hit him? If the child is between 7 and 12.
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 May 2026
Tinting the windows on the qibla wall
We as the trustees of the musjid wish to tint the musjid windows. Is it correct for us to tint the windows on the qibla wall, as this will cause a…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online30 Apr 2026
Children standing in the adults' saffs if they are misbehaving
Is it correct for a person to keep his sons behind him in the masjid - away from other children as these children are causing a disturbance in the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville28 Apr 2026
Giving Away The Plants Of A Masjid
Is it permissible for a Masjid committee to give plants that are in the Masjid garden to: 1. Other Masjids? 2. Muslims Schools? 3. Other members of…
- Camperdown20 Apr 2026
“Ruling on Masjid shops paying below market rent”
Our masjid is located in the city center. Some time ago, when we intended to renovate the masjid, we did not have sufficient funds. At that time, we…
Baba Abu Bakr - Mufti Online18 Apr 2026
Taking someone else's shoes if one cannot find his own
If I go to the musjid and someone mistakenly took my shoe and lefts their shoe, Can I take that person's shoe?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Apr 2026
Performing salaah in the musjid if it is nearby
I am praying taraweeh in a place where five times prayers are offered throughout the year but not the Jumuah prayer. It is a small place with fixed…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online15 Apr 2026
Correcting the direction of the qiblah in the masjid
In my masjid, the qiblah is off by a bit. In between 35 - 43°. (Closer to 40° in most apps) They are getting new carpets fitted insha Allah.…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Camperdown29 Mar 2026
Reserving Places in the Masjid by Leaving Personal Items
Assalamu Alaykum. Over the weekend, I noticed something that has become common in our Masjid. People leave things (tasbih, scarf etc) in the first…
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - Azaadville19 Mar 2026
Performing Eid Salaah In A Masjid Instead Of The Eid Gaah
In the presence of a Musalla (Eidgaah) in a community, what is the status of performing Eid Salah at a Masjid without a pressing need (like to cater…
- Ibn Masood11 Mar 2026
Entering Masjidul Aqsa In A State Of Haidh
I would like clarification regarding the ruling of women entering Masjid al-Aqsa while in a state of Haidh. It is understood that Masjid al-Aqsa…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood3 Mar 2026
Hosting Several Taraweeh In One Masjid
Can there be multiple Taraweeh Jamaats in the same Masjid? For example, one Jamaat in the front, one at the back and on the two sides?
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Mufti Online25 Jan 2026
Performing a second jamaat in the masjid
When we are in Saudi, in some masjids they perform a second congregation. Are we allowed to take part in that congregation if we haven't already…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online5 Jan 2026
Father correcting the son for missing salaah in the musjid
On one occasion I missed Salah in the masjid. In this case I read it at home. I understand this is not ideal however if my father comes to find out…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online18 Dec 2025
Where children should stand in the musjid
1. Where should children stand in the saff, just one saff behind the men, or two, or very far back? 2. If the 9 yr old child stands one saff behind…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online27 Nov 2025
Non-Muslim builders entering the masjid while in the state of janaabah
Are non-Muslim builders allowed in the masjid while in the state of janaabah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online23 Nov 2025
Performing salaah in the musjid with empty saffs in front of the musalli
1. Is namaaz valid where there are many saffs empty in front of the musalli but he is in the musjid? 2. What is the ruling regarding women coming in…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online20 Nov 2025
Looking after one's child in the musjid
1. What age is it suitable to start introducing a boy to the masjid, by taking him now and again? 2. What age is it suitable to regularly bring a…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Nov 2025
Masjid having an Islamic shop and a multi purpose hall
Is it permissible for the masjid to have an Islamic shop in the wudhu area of the masjid for the the benefit of the masjid and having a multi…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam30 Oct 2025
Is it true that if we make big mosques with expensive things then we get more reward rather than makin simple mosques.
1: Is it true that if we make big mosques with expensive things then we get more reward rather than makin simple mosques. For example if we make the…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam29 Oct 2025
I Have An Uncomfortable Feeling While In Congregational Ṣalāh Regarding Touching The Person Next To Me
I have some serious about praying in congregation in masjid. I dont know what has happened to me, since I came back from Umrah, (my first umrah) 2…
Mahmood Patel
Read-only index of fatawa already published by South African Darul Iftas, each linked to its original. Not a fatwa service — for your own situation, ask the issuing Darul Ifta.