Darul Ifta Ibn Masood

Putting up a banner with Duas in the front of the Masjid

· 4 Jumada I 1444 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I have seen a banner in a Masjid in Gauteng and thought that it would be beneficial for Musallis.

I want to purchase them for our Masajid. A brother advised me that we are not allowed to place anything in front of the Musallees, as the Salaah will be invalidated if the Musalli reads the Dua during salaah.

Is this view correct, or can we place the banner in the front of the Masjid as a reminder to the Musallis to recite these Masnoon Duas after Salaah?

Answer

If a Musalli reads a poster or banner in his mind and understands the contents (whilst performing Salaah), then it will not invalidate his Salaah, irrespective of whether the poster contains verses of the Quraan Sharif or any other material. The Salaah will only be invalidated if the Musalli verbally articulates the writing that is before him.

However, the banners should not be placed in front of the Masjid as it will interfere with the concentration of the Musallis (whilst in Salaah), which is Makrooh.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

لو نظر الي مكتوب وفهمه سواء كان قراٰنا او غيره —– وجه عدم الفساد انه انما يتحقق بالقراة وبالنظر والفهم لم تحصل واليه اشار المولف بقوله لعدم النطق (حاشية الطحطاوي ص341)

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Mufti Mohammed Desai
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