Question
I have never been on Jamaat before. Today, with the intention of joining the Jamaat at my local mosque, Musjid Hilaal in Overport, I went to the local markaz with my sleeping bag. Upon entering, I was approached by the mosque caretaker, who began questioning me about my purpose for being there, along with a series of other inquiries I wasn‟t prepared to answer. I intended to keep my intentions private, solely between myself and Allah. Nevertheless, I explained that I wanted to join the Jamaats stationed at the mosque. I proceeded toward the elevator, but the caretaker stopped me and informed me that I wasn‟t allowed to go upstairs. When I asked if I was being denied access to the upper floors, he confirmed this. Feeling unwelcome, I decided to leave the mosque. Are such man-made rules part of Islam? It appears that the facilities are reserved exclusively for a select group affiliated with the Shura Jamaat, leaving others feeling unwelcome. Shouldn‟t the mosque be a space open to all who wish to worship and serve Allah?
Answer
No one may be prevented from a Musjid without valid Shar‟i reason. The caretaker was obviously following the instructions of his deviate Tablighi bosses who are using the Deen to promote the dictates of their nafs. These tablighis are insincere. You should not join any of the two hostile factions. They are in the tentacles of shaitaan. They are making a mess of the Deen with their nafsaaniyat being projected under Deeni cover. The caretaker is a paid worker. The poor chap has to look after his job. The fat tablighi cats sitting in the office are the agents of Iblees.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 27 No 10
- PDF page
- 7
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