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Hanging a photo of the Kabah on the front wall of the musjid

· 30 Rajab 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

In our Masjid someone has placed a hanging painting/photo of Kaba and Gumbade Khazra at the wall near the (Member- place where Imam leads the Salah). Is it permissible to put it there. I have reservations. So far I am concerned as it diverts the attention of cautious and creative people and therefore not good to keep these things in Masjid. Is it correct?

Answer

It would have been better that it be hung at some other spot, not in the qiblah direction.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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