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What is the ruling on a person with a mental disorder entering a mosque, and how should it be handled?
Short answer
The hadith prohibition on the insane entering mosques is understood by scholars as disliked (makruh), not forbidden, because of the concern that they may defile the mosque.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Penang State Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Ibanah
- Topic
- Medicine & Health
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The hadith prohibition on the insane entering mosques is understood by scholars as disliked (makruh), not forbidden, because of the concern that they may defile the mosque. If they are free from the risk of defiling it and able to distinguish right from wrong, there is no harm in their entering. Guardians are obliged to watch over and accompany them, and if any act defiles the mosque, they should be taken out promptly in a gentle and respectful manner.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Namun, para ulama berpendapat bahawasanya larangan tersebut bukanlah bermaksud mengharamkannya tetapi ia dihukumkan makruh.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “Baca”, date not stated. https://mufti.penang.gov.my/index.php/awam/fatwa-1/al-ibanah#perspektif-islam-dalam-mendepani-isu-orang-mengalami-gangguan-mental-masuk-ke-dalam-masjid. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/mental-disorder-person-entering-mosque-ruling/