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1. Sacredness of Mosques

Mosques are the houses of Allah on Earth and hold a sacred status in Islam.

  • Purpose of Visiting a Mosque:

    • Praying and worshipping Allah

    • Finding spiritual peace

    • Learning the Qur'an and Hadith

    • Connecting with righteous members of the community

  • Significance: Allah commanded that mosques be respected, exalted, and kept safe and clean.

2. Manners in the Mosque

Muslims observe specific etiquette to honor the mosque's sanctity:

  1. Entering and Exiting:

    • Enter with the right foot.

    • Exit with the left foot.

  2. Behavior Inside:

    • Maintain silence and speak quietly.

    • Offer two rak'ahs of Tahiyyat-ul-Masjid upon entering.

    • Keep the environment clean and intact.

    • Avoid disturbing or causing harm to fellow worshippers.

3. The Three Holiest Mosques

Three mosques hold a distinct, elevated status in Islam. They are the only mosques to which believers travel specifically for worship:

  • Al-Masjid Al-Haram (Makkah, Saudi Arabia)

  • Al-Masjid An-Nabawi (Madinah, Saudi Arabia)

  • Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa (Jerusalem, Palestine)

4. Al-Masjid Al-Haram (The Holy Mosque)

Located in Makkah, Al-Masjid Al-Haram is the most sacred mosque in Islam.

  • Key Features and Facts:

    • Contains the Holy Ka'bah at its center, serving as the Qiblah (direction of prayer) for all Muslims.

    • The Holy Ka'bah was the first house established on Earth for worshipping Allah.

    • Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) was commanded to raise its walls and call humanity to Hajj.

    • Connected directly to Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

    • Functions as a holy sanctuary where evil acts and violations are strictly forbidden.

5. Al-Masjid An-Nabawi (The Prophet's Mosque)

Located in Madinah, it was established by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ after migrating from Makkah.

  • Establishment and Construction:

    • Built on land belonging to two orphans, which the Prophet ﷺ purchased after his camel stopped there by Allah's command.

    • Built collaboratively by the Muhajirun (Emigrants), Ansar (Helpers), and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

    • Constructed originally with mudbrick walls, palm trunk pillars, and a palm leaf roof.

  • Historical Details:

    • The original Qiblah initially faced Al-Aqsa Mosque before changing to the Ka'bah in Makkah.

    • Contains the resting place of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, marked by the Green Dome.

6. Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa

Located in Jerusalem, Palestine, Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa holds great historical significance.

  • Key Features and Facts:

    • Destination of Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ Night Journey (Isra'), as mentioned in Surah Al-Isra.

    • The site where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ led all other prophets in prayer before ascending to the heavens.

    • Served as the first Qiblah for Muslims in early Islamic history.

7. Reward Multipliers for Prayers

Prayers offered in the three holiest mosques yield multiplied rewards:

  • Al-Masjid Al-Haram (Makkah): 100,000100,000 times reward

  • Al-Masjid An-Nabawi (Madinah): 1,0001,000 times reward

  • Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa (Jerusalem): 500500 times reward

8. Practical Application and Mosque Rules

  • Respecting Worshipers: Acts of worship must never involve physically pushing or harming others.

  • Cleanliness: Throwing waste inside or around the mosque is prohibited.

  • Regulatory Duties (UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 39/2012):

    • Required: Maintaining cleanliness, quietness, and safety of property.

    • Prohibited: Shouting, eating/drinking outside permitted zones, sleeping, or causing disturbances.