The Masjid — House of Allah
The Prophet ﷺ said: The most beloved places to Allah are the mosques. (Muslim). The mosque is not just a prayer hall — it is the house of Allah, deserving of the highest level of respect and mindfulness.
Before You Enter
- Ensure you are in a state of Wudu (ritual purity)
- Dress modestly — men cover from navel to knee minimum, preferably more; women dress fully including head covering
- Remove shoes before entering (at the door or shoe rack provided)
- Switch your phone to silent or off
Entering the Mosque
- Enter with the right foot first
- Recite the dua of entering: Bismillah, Allahumma salli ala Muhammad, Allahumma aftah li abwaba rahmatik (O Allah, open for me the gates of Your mercy)
- Greet with Assalamu Alaykum upon entering
- Pray 2 rak'ahs of Tahiyyat al-Masjid (greeting prayer) before sitting — unless the iqamah has been called or prayer is already in progress
Inside the Mosque
- Speak quietly — do not have loud conversations or argue
- Do not step over or in front of someone who is praying
- Do not eat strong-smelling foods before coming — garlic, onion
- Fill rows from the front; do not leave gaps in prayer rows
- Children are welcome but should be supervised to avoid disturbing worshippers
- Do not buy or sell inside the mosque
Leaving the Mosque
- Leave with the left foot first
- Recite the dua of leaving: Bismillah, Allahumma salli ala Muhammad, Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik (O Allah, I ask You of Your bounty)
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