The masjid

Building, walking to and sitting in the houses of Allah. 16 hadith.

1. The most beloved places to AllahThe masjids are the most beloved places to Allah; the markets the most disliked.Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 671
2. Build a masjid, receive a house in ParadiseWhoever builds a masjid for Allah, Allah builds him a house in Paradise.Uthman ibn AffanSahih al-Bukhari 450, Sahih Muslim 533
3. A place prepared in ParadiseEvery trip to the masjid prepares hospitality for you in Paradise.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 662, Sahih Muslim 669
4. One step removes a sin, the other raises a rankWalking from home in wudu to the masjid: every step counts.Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 666
5. Every step raises a rankWalking to the masjid only for prayer: each step raises a rank and removes a sin.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 647, Sahih Muslim 649
6. The farthest walk, the greatest rewardThose who walk the farthest to the masjid get the greatest reward.Abu Musa al-Ash'ariSahih al-Bukhari 651, Sahih Muslim 662
7. Light for those who walk in darknessGlad tidings of complete light on the Last Day for walking to the masjid in the dark.Buraidah ibn al-HusaibSunan Abi Dawud 561, Jami' at-Tirmidhi 223
8. Like a pilgrim in ihramLeaving home in wudu for an obligatory prayer has the reward of a pilgrim.Abu UmamahSunan Abi Dawud 558
9. The angels pray for youThe angels ask Allah to forgive you while you stay in your place of prayer.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 445
10. A heart attached to the masjidsAmong the seven under Allah's shade: one whose heart is attached to the masjids.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 660, Sahih Muslim 1031
11. Two rak'ahs before sittingOn entering the masjid, pray two rak'ahs before you sit down.Abu QatadahSahih al-Bukhari 444, Sahih Muslim 714
12. The dua for entering and leaving the masjidEnter asking for mercy, leave asking for bounty.Abu Humaid or Abu UsaidSahih Muslim 713
13. A thousand prayers in the Prophet's masjidOne prayer in the Prophet's masjid is better than a thousand elsewhere, except Makkah.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 1190, Sahih Muslim 1394
14. The three masjidsJourneys for worship are made only to three masjids.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 1189, Sahih Muslim 1397
15. Prayer in Masjid QubaA prayer in Masjid Quba is like an Umrah.Usaid ibn Zuhair al-AnsariJami' at-Tirmidhi 324, Sunan Ibn Majah 1411
16. Come to the masjid smelling cleanWhoever has eaten raw garlic or onion should keep away from the masjid.Jabir ibn AbdullahSahih al-Bukhari 855, Sahih Muslim 564