Question
What type of announcements are we allowed to make from the pulpit of the Masjid? We are repeatedly approached to announce in the Masjid various matters of the municipality that would affect both Muslims and Non-Muslims. In order to reach a common ground we reluctantly used to allow them to advertise these announcements on the Sahen Board or the outside walls. They are now requesting to use the Masjid platform and the Ulema or Imam should do the announcements. Please guide us to the Shariah.
Answer
It is not permissible to advertise in the Musjid even a legitimate/permissible mundane issue. For example, Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) forbade making an announcement in the Musjid regarding any lost item of a musalli. In fact, Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) cursed such an announcement by saying that may it not be found.
Most certainly, even the Musjid's Sehen should not be utilized for any worldly advertisement. In our Musjid we do not allow even Ramadhan time tables if a trader's advert appears on it. Similarly, we do not advertise Qur'baani advertising on the Musjid's notice board. The most we permit regarding Qur'baani, is to mention on the notice board the contact details of persons from whom animals are available, not prices.
It is essential to maintain the sanctity and pure Ibaadat atmosphere of the Musjid and its environs. The Musjid is our bastion of piety and worship. It is not a community centre hall. It is absolutely demeaning of the status of the Imaam to impose on him the task of mundane announcements. Even Nikahs and Deaths should not be announced inside the Musjid. Nikah and Death notices may be affixed to the notice board in the foyer of the Musjid. Refuse the proposals and requests which will
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