Noise in the Masjid

The House of Allah Ta'ala - the Masjid - commands the greatest respect and honour. Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam has advised that the best of places on earth are the Masaajid, hence it is a place where one acquires peace, tranquillity and contentment of the heart.

The worship of Allah Ta'ala deserves complete focus and concentration which requires an environment free of disturbance. It is indeed unfortunate that people flout the honour of the Masjid and have made it a meeting place to discuss worldly affairs and events.

Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam warned those who violate the sanctity of the House of Allah Ta'ala that such violation is a cause of Allah Ta'ala’s anger.

Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said, “A time will come upon the people that their talk in the Masjid will be their worldly matters. Do not sit with them, for Allah Ta'ala has no need of such people.” (Shuabul Imaan)

In one Hadith, Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam mentions 15 transgressions that will cause Allah's punishment to befall the Ummah; one of which is, “When voices are raised in the Masjid.” (Tirmizi)

Another Hadith states that when a person engages in worldly talk in the Masjid, an angel requests him, “Keep quiet, O friend of Allah.”If he continues his worldly chatter, the angel says“Keep quiet, O enemy of Allah.”If he still persists, the angel finally says, “Keep quiet, may Allah’s curse be upon you.” (Takhrijul Ihya)

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