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Two Rak‘ah on Entering the Masjid
Difficulty:Easy
5 minutes
sahih
The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ said: "When one of you enters the masjid, let him not sit down until he has prayed two rak‘ah."
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 444
The Science
Greeting the masjid with prayer settles the heart before sitting and reinforces a habit of presence and reverence in the house of Allah.
How to Practice
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On entering the masjid, do not sit immediately
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Find a clear spot and pray two short rak‘ah
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Then take your place and engage in dhikr or recitation
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Do this even if you arrive close to the congregation (within the allowed times)
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