What is the ruling on sleeping in mosques?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
If the sleeper is a stranger or homeless, they are not to be prevented from sleeping in the mosque except out of necessity (such as official instructions or fear of harm to the mosque). In such a case, they should be informed gently and kindly about the need for closure.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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