What is the ruling on the two rak'ahs for greeting the mosque for a traveler?
The "Tahiyyat al-Masjid" (greeting of the mosque) prayer is a Sunnah (recommended practice) for anyone entering the mosque, whether resident or traveler. This Sunnah is waived if the person joins the obligatory prayer before sitting down.
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