Is it permissible for one to enter the masjid in the state of janaabah?
Published as Entering the masjid in the state of janaabah
Question
Is it permissible for one to enter the masjid in the state of janaabah?
Answer
It is impermissible for one to enter the masjid in the state of janaabah.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
و يحرم بالحدث الأكبر دخول مسجد و لو للعبور إلّا لضرورة (الدر المختار مع رد المحتار 1/171, نور الإيضاح 29)
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- Mufti Zakaria Makada
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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