For [the last] thirty years, the mu.adhin has not called the adhaan except that I have been in the masjid [ready for the congregational prayer].
Tag: masjid
The congregational prayer
I have not missed the prayer in congregation for [the last] forty years.
Building a masjid in different shapes
Is it permissible to build a masjid in different shapes, such as six-sided?
Reliability of the Umm al-Quraa calendar
Some people have doubts in the [Umma al-Quraa] calendar, and say it has additions, and others say it is incomplete; we want your guidance [on this matter]?
Entering the masjid
Never have I passed through a door of the masjid and had other than Allaah on my mind.
Out of his fear of showing off
ar-Rabee’ ibn Khuthaym only ever prayed a voluntary prayer in his local masjid once.
The congregational takbeer
Regarding [pronouncing] the takbeer in the masaajid, should one of the people make the takbeer and [the rest of] the people [follow by] making the takbeer after him?
Drops of urine pass after performing wudhoo
After performing wudhoo, [he has noticed] drops of urine pass – [and this is] before leaving for the masjid.
Where did you get these dates from?
I brought a container of ripe dates for the Shaykh, and the dates were very fresh – so the Shaykh ate a few and then asked: “Where did you get these dates from?”
So as to engage himself in the remembrance of Allaah until sunset
After the ‘Asr prayer, Hassaan ibn ‘Atiyyah would retreat to a part of the masjid so as to engage himself in the remembrance of Allaah until sunset.