Food invitation for the people in the Masjid

Q: What is the ruling on a host inviting people in the Masjid (mosque) for coffee and dinner at his house, and it is not a Sadaqah (voluntary charity) to be announced or offered in the Masjid. It may be worth mentioning that these invitations are made in a loud voice which disturbs the Khushu` (the heart being submissively attuned to the act of worship) of people inside the Masjid. Moreover, such a practice has spread and become a custom, though no one knows except Allah (Exalted be He) what the real purpose behind it is. I privately advised some of those who do this to adhere to Allah's Statement: And the mosques are for Allâh (Alone): so invoke not anyone along with Allâh. It is also related from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) that When a man enquired in the Masjid about something that he had lost, the Prophet (peace be upon him) forbade him and said to his Sahabah (Companions), 'If anyone hears a man inquiring in the Masjid about something he has lost, say to him: "May Allah not restore it to you," for Masjids are not built for this purpose. However, such people replied that as far as they know, this practice is permissible. A: It is permissible for a Muslim to invite people in the Masjid for lunch or dinner, as doing so neither violates the etiquettes of Masjids, (Part No. 5; Page No. 268


A: It is permissible for a Muslim to invite people in the Masjid for lunch or dinner, as doing so neither violates the etiquettes of Masjids, (Part No. 5; Page No. 268) nor resembles the prohibited act of inquiring about a lost item. Rather, these invitations increase harmony and love amongst people of the Masjid. In addition, it is narrated that one of the Sahabah invited the Prophet (peace be upon him) while they were in the Masjid to take food with him and he (peace be upon him) accepted the invitation.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.


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