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Tahiyyat al-Masjid Prayer

The greeting prayer of the mosque, performed upon entering a masjid

Rakats Breakdown

Sunnah (Before)
0
Fardh
0
Sunnah (After)
0
Nafl
2
Witr
0
Total Rakats
2

Follows the Hanafi school of thought. Minor variations may exist in other schools. All schools agree on the Fardh (obligatory) rakats.

Prayer Time

Upon entering a mosque, before sitting down

"If any one of you enters the mosque, let him pray two rak'ahs before sitting down."

— Sahih al-Bukhari 1167

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Key Points

  • Prayed upon entering a mosque, before sitting down
  • Considered Sunnah Muakkadah by most scholars
  • Can be combined with other prayers (e.g., Fardh Sunnah) according to some scholars
  • Not specific to any time of day

Islamic Sources

"A man came and sat down in the mosque while the Prophet (ﷺ) was delivering the Khutbah. He said: 'Have you prayed two rak'ahs?' He said: 'No.' He said: 'Get up and pray two rak'ahs.'"

— Sahih al-Bukhari 931

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"When any one of you enters the mosque, he should not sit until he has prayed two rak'ahs."

— Sahih Muslim 714

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