Etiquettes of the Houses of Allah By Shaykh al-Badr

Etiquettes of the Houses of Allah
By Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaq al-Badr

The masjid holds a rank unlike any other place on earth — it is the House of Allah, attributed to Him in honor and glorification. Allah says: "And the Mosques are for Allah (Alone), so invoke not anyone along with Allah." [Surah al-Jinn 72:18]. While the marketplace is characterized by heedlessness, unlawful transactions, and distraction from the remembrance of Allah, the masjid stands as the place most beloved to Allah — a sanctuary for prayer, dhikr, Qur'anic recitation, and the circles of knowledge through which the religion is learned and preserved.

In this concise treatise, Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaq al-Badr outlines the proper etiquettes a Muslim should observe when entering, sitting in, and leaving the Houses of Allah. Covering the supplications, the correct conduct, and the reverence owed to these blessed places, the book serves as a practical reminder for every Muslim who frequents the masjid — drawing the believer closer to understanding and fulfilling the rights of these noble spaces.

A short but weighty read, this work reflects the Shaykh's characteristic style: grounded in Qur'an and Sunnah, accessible to the general reader, and filled with the kind of beneficial reminders that leave a lasting impression on the heart.

Book Details

• Author: Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaq al-Badr
• Translator: Abdullah Omran
• Publisher: Maktabatul-Irshad Publications
• Pages: 42
• Binding: Softcover
• Language: English
• Topic: Fiqh — Etiquettes of the Masjid