What is the ruling on speaking about worldly matters, raising one's voice, and laughing inside the mosque?
Scholars have differed on the ruling regarding speaking about worldly matters in the mosque, holding several views:
First View: Permissibility. This is the view of the Shafi‘is and the Zahiris, who cite the of Jabir ibn Samurah, may Allah be pleased with him, as evidence. Second View: Disliking (Makrooh). This is the position of the Malikis and Hanbalis. Third View: Prohibited Disliking (Makrooh Tahrimi). This is the position of the Hanafis.
Most scholars lean towards the disliking of speaking about worldly matters in the mosque, and it should be avoided. If someone does speak, they must ensure to lower their voice and avoid disturbing those praying, reciting (Qur'an), or studying knowledge. If disturbance occurs to someone praying, worshipping, or reciting, then it is impermissible.
The Hadith "Speaking in the mosque consumes good deeds" has no basis.
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