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What Are the Signs of a Righteous Community Masjid?

I begin in the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. , by the grace of Allah Almighty, today we are beginning Statement No. 19. and will be describe That What Are the Signs of a Righteous Community Masjid?, So sisters, brothers friends and elders, Our aim is to learn and teach from the Quran and Sunnah, understand the rulings, reflect on history, and seek solutions to problems with divine guidance. May Allah Almighty make this statement beneficial and a source of light for all hearts.

A mosque is not just a building of worship; it is the spiritual heart of a Muslim community. It is where believers gather for prayer, education, guidance, and unity. But not every masjid holds the same spiritual value. The Qur’an and Sunnah explain that the true worth of a masjid lies not in its outward design or size, but in its foundation, purpose, and the sincerity of those who establish and attend it. The Qur’an contrasts between Masjid al-Dirar, which was built on hypocrisy and harm, and Masjid Quba, which was built on righteousness (Surah At-Tawbah 9:107–110). From this, scholars derive the qualities of a righteous community masjid.

The first sign of a righteous masjid is that it is built with pure intention for Allah and not for showing off, division, or worldly gain. Allah praised Masjid Quba, saying in Surah At-Tawbah, verse 108:

“A mosque founded on righteousness from the first day is more worthy for you to stand in. Within it are men who love to purify themselves; and Allah loves those who purify themselves.”

This verse highlights that a righteous masjid must be established upon taqwa, where sincerity and God-consciousness guide every activity. Narrted in Sahih al-Bukhari Hadith 450 and Sahih Muslim, Hadith 533, The Prophet (PBUH) said:

“Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise.”

Thus, the foundation of a righteous masjid is sincerity in worship, not personal pride.

A righteous masjid is marked by its role as the center of congregational prayer (salah). Allah says Surah At-Tawbah, verse 18:

“The mosques of Allah are only to be maintained by those who believe in Allah and the Last Day, establish prayer, give zakah, and fear none but Allah. It is they who are expected to be rightly guided.”

This verse shows that regular prayers, zakah, and fear of Allah are essential characteristics of those who populate righteous mosques. (Narrted in Sahih al-Bukhari Hadith 645 and Sahih Muslim, Hadith 650): The Prophet (PBUH) emphasized congregational prayer, saying
“Prayer in congregation is twenty-seven times more meritorious than a prayer performed individually.”

Thus, a righteous masjid is one where the community gathers regularly for prayer, especially Fajr and Isha, which the Prophet (PBUH) described as the heaviest prayers on the hypocrites (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 651).

The masjid in the time of the Prophet (PBUH) was not only for prayer but also a center for teaching Qur’an, Hadith, and Islamic knowledge. The Prophet (PBUH) said:

“The best of you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 5027)

The righteous masjid is therefore one where circles of knowledge (halaqat), Qur’an recitation, and Islamic education for all ages are conducted.
Another sign of a righteous masjid is that it brings people together in love, humility, and equality. The Prophet (PBUH) said:

“The most beloved places to Allah are the mosques, and the most hated places to Allah are the markets.”
(Sahih Muslim, Hadith 671)

In the masjid, there is no superiority of rich over poor, Arab over non-Arab. All stand shoulder to shoulder in prayer, symbolizing unity. A righteous masjid prevents division and sectarianism, unlike Masjid al-Dirar which was built to divide the believers (Surah At-Tawbah 9:107).

Allah praises those in Masjid Quba, saying:
“…Within it are men who love to purify themselves; and Allah loves those who purify themselves.”
(Surah At-Tawbah, 9:108)

This indicates that a righteous masjid encourages both physical and spiritual purification. It should remind people of cleanliness, honesty, modesty, and moral conduct. The Prophet (PBUH) said:
“Cleanliness is half of faith.”
(Sahih Muslim, Hadith 223)

Thus, the masjid should nurture righteousness in both worship and character.

In the Prophet’s (PBUH) time, the masjid was a community hub — a place where delegations were received, charity was distributed, disputes were resolved, and social bonds were strengthened. A righteous masjid continues this tradition by serving the needs of the poor, guiding the youth, supporting families, and being a beacon of mercy in society.
The signs of a righteous community masjid are clear in the Qur’an and Sunnah. Such a masjid is built on taqwa and sincerity,filled with congregational prayers, devoted to knowledge, a source of unity, a center for purification, and a hub for community service. Outward appearance or size does not make a masjid righteous — what makes it righteous is its foundation of piety and its role in strengthening the believers. Just as Allah praised Masjid Quba, every community must strive to make its mosque a reflection of faith, sincerity, and unity for the sake of Allah.

We conclude today's discourse with this humble supplication: O Allah, purify our hearts, accept our deeds, forgive our sins, and include us among Your grateful servants. Bless us in our time, our families, and our faith, and gather us under the shade of Your mercy on the Day of Judgment. Amen

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