Question
What should I say if a Muslim (for example, my parents or a stranger) confronts me with hostility and asks why I do not wear a mask in the Masjid? If I say that the command of Nabi (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) is to perform salaah with the face kept open, they may retort by saying that I must then just remove the mask during salaah and have it on for the rest of the time. Please advise. Jazakallah.
Answer
The response for ignorance is not to vindicate your stance nor to try to convince the jaahil. The Qur'aan's prescription for ignorance is:
"When they (the Muttaqeen) hear drivel, they say: "For us are our deeds and for you are your deeds. Salaam on you. We do not follow the jaahileen." After stating what the Qur'aan says as above, then adopt the following Qur'aanic advice:
"When they (the Muttaqeen) pass by nonsense, they pass on with noble dignity."
That is, do not speak more. Just move on. Further, the Qur'aan Majeed also says:
"When the jaahiloon speak to them, they say: "Salaam."
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