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Riyad as-Salihin, 1696

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said:

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "If anyone hears a man inquiring in the mosque about something he has lost, he should say: 'La raddaha Allahu 'alaika (May Allah not restore it to you),' for mosques are not built for this purpose." <b>[Muslim]</b>

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أنه سمع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول‏:‏ ‏

‏من سمع رجلا ينشد ضالة في المسجد فليقل‏:‏ لا ردها الله عليك، فإن المساجد لم تبنَ لهذا‏

‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

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In-Book Reference
Book 17, Hadith 186
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br> 1) It is prohibited to inquire about a lost item in the mosque, given its great status and to avoid distracting the worshipers.<br> 2) It is prohibited to buy or sell in the mosque. This applies to both the buyer and the seller.<br> 3) We are encouraged to frequently remember Allah Almighty, recite the Qur’an, seek Shariah knowledge, and establish prayers in the mosques. Indeed, this is the purpose behind constructing them.<br> 4) it is prohibited to recite idle poetry in the mosque. As for such poems that involve wisdom and asceticism and encourage obedience to Allah and Jihad in His cause, it is recommended and desirable to recite them.
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