مهمتنا المقدسة
Our Sacred Mission
"وَأَنَّ الْمَسَاجِدَ لِلَّهِ فَلَا تَدْعُوا مَعَ اللَّهِ أَحَدًا"
(Quran 72:18)
"The masajid belong to Allah, so call upon none besides Him" - Sahih International
لماذا بدأنا هذه الخدمة
Why We Started This Service
While visiting masajid across the UK for prayers and Islamic events, we began noticing a troubling pattern. Many of our beautiful prayer carpets - the sajjadah that connect us to Allah during our most sacred moments - were deteriorating.
We observed carpets with embedded dirt, stains that had become permanent, and once-vibrant Islamic patterns fading away. Some masajid were using harsh commercial cleaners that damaged the delicate fibers, while others simply couldn't afford professional maintenance.
The situation became clear during a Ramadan visit to a local masjid. The carpet in the mihrab area - where the imam leads prayer - had visible stains and an unpleasant odor. This is where Muslims prostrate to Allah, where they place their faces on the ground in ultimate submission.
We realized that Allah's houses deserved better. The same reverence we show when entering these sacred spaces should extend to maintaining them with the highest standards of cleanliness and care.
ما لاحظناه في المساجد
What We Observed in UK Masajid
Inappropriate Cleaning Methods
Many masajid were using household cleaners or harsh chemicals. Some carpets were damaged by steam cleaning that wasn't suitable for delicate Islamic carpets with intricate patterns. some mosques were only vacuming and not getting the carpets washed for decades.
Need for Sacred-Space Specialists
While other commercial carpet cleaners excel at general cleaning, they specialize in cleaning techniques rather than understanding the sacred nature of masajid. Most work across hotels, restaurants, and domestic properties, creating potential cross-contamination from non-sacred environments into the holy spaces where Muslims prostrate. They may also lack awareness of prayer times, shoe removal protocols, and the general special reverence of the masaajid.
Financial Constraints
Many masajid operated on tight budgets, unable to afford regular professional cleaning. This led to carpet deterioration that could have been prevented with proper maintenance.
التعاليم الإسلامية في النظافة
Islamic Teachings on Cleanliness
The Sacred Nature of Masajid
"وَأَنَّ الْمَسَاجِدَ لِلَّهِ فَلَا تَدْعُوا مَعَ اللَّهِ أَحَدًا"
Reference: Quran 72:18
"And the masajid belong to Allah, so call upon none besides Him"
The Connection: Allah has specifically honored these houses. Their physical cleanliness reflects the spiritual purity required for His worship.
The Foundation of Faith
"الطُّهُورُ شَطْرُ الْإِيمَانِ"
Reference: Sahih Muslim, Book 2, Hadith 432
"Purification is half of faith"
Implication: If purification is half of faith, then maintaining cleanliness in Allah's houses becomes a fundamental act of worship.
Allah's Love for Cleanliness
"إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ التَّوَّابِينَ وَيُحِبُّ الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ"
Reference: Quran 2:222
"Indeed, Allah loves those who are constantly repentant and loves those who purify themselves"
Divine Promise: Those who maintain cleanliness, especially in sacred spaces, earn Allah's love.
القداسة المقدسة للمساجد
The Sacred Nature of Masajid
The Houses of Allah
"وَأَنَّ الْمَسَاجِدَ لِلَّهِ فَلَا تَدْعُوا مَعَ اللَّهِ أَحَدًا"
Reference: Quran 72:18
"And the masajid belong to Allah, so call upon none besides Him"
The Connection: Allah has specifically honored these houses. Their physical cleanliness reflects the spiritual purity required for His worship.
The Masjid Extends to Seven Heavens
"حُرْمَةُ الْمَسْجِدِ تَمْتَدُّ إِلَى السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ"
The Prophet ﷺ taught us that the sanctity of a masjid extends upward to the seven heavens. This means every masjid on earth has a corresponding sacred space in each level of the heavens, making it one of the most blessed places in creation.
Reference: Narrated in various forms by Ibn Majah, Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith 750; Al-Haythami in Majma' al-Zawa'id, Volume 2, p. 24
"مَا مِنْ مَسْجِدٍ فِي الأَرْضِ إِلَّا وَلَهُ نَظِيرٌ فِي السَّمَاءِ"
"There is no masjid on earth except that it has a counterpart in the heavens"
Cosmic Significance: This teaching reveals that masajid are not merely earthly buildings, but sacred spaces connected to the highest realms of creation.
Most Beloved Places to Allah
"أَحَبُّ الْبِقَاعِ إِلَى اللَّهِ الْمَسَاجِدُ"
Reference: Sahih Muslim, Book 4, Hadith 1594
"The most beloved places to Allah are the masajid"
"وَأَبْغَضُ الْبِقَاعِ إِلَى اللَّهِ الأَسْوَاقُ"
"And the most hated places to Allah are the markets"
Divine Promise: Allah has declared His love for these spaces above all others on earth, making their care and maintenance an act that brings us closer to what Allah loves most.
Fiqh Rulings for Entering Masajid
"اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ"
Upon entering: "O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy"
Reference: Sahih Muslim, Book 4, Hadith 1591; Sunan Abu Dawud, Book 2, Hadith 465
Essential Fiqh Requirements:
- Enter with right foot first - Following the sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ
- State of purity (wudu) - Required for those intending prayer
- Remove shoes - Maintaining the purity of the prayer space
- Recite du'a al-dakhul - Seeking Allah's mercy upon entry
- Pray Tahiyyat al-Masjid - Two rak'ahs greeting the masjid
Prohibited Actions:
- Eating garlic or onions - Avoiding offensive odors
- Raising voices unnecessarily - Maintaining sanctity
- Conducting worldly business - Preserving sacred purpose
Prophetic Teaching on Masjid Reverence
"إِذَا دَخَلَ أَحَدُكُمُ الْمَسْجِدَ فَلْيُسَلِّمْ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ ﷺ وَلْيَقُلِ اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ"
The Prophet ﷺ taught: "When one of you enters the masjid, let him send peace upon the Prophet ﷺ and say: 'O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy"
Reference: Sunan Abu Dawud, Book 2, Hadith 465; Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 5, Hadith 773
"لاَ تُقَامُ الْحُدُودُ فِي الْمَسَاجِدِ وَلاَ يُقْتَصُّ فِيهَا"
"Legal punishments are not to be carried out in masajid, nor should retribution take place in them"
Reference: Sunan Abu Dawud, Book 2, Hadith 472; Classification by scholars as establishing the sanctity of masajid
"مَنْ سَمِعَ النِّدَاءَ فَلَمْ يَأْتِ فَلاَ صَلاةَ لَهُ إِلَّا مِنْ عُذْرٍ، إِلَّا فِي الْمَسْجِدِ"
The Prophet ﷺ emphasized the special status of prayer in the masjid, showing how these spaces hold unique spiritual significance above all other places of worship.
Prophetic Wisdom: The Prophet ﷺ established comprehensive etiquette showing that masajid are not ordinary buildings but sacred spaces requiring special conduct, reverence, and care.
What Makes Masajid Different from All Other Places
1. Divine Connection
Quranic Declaration: Allah specifically claims ownership of masajid, unlike any other buildings. They are "Bayt Allah" (Houses of Allah), making them extensions of the Divine presence on earth.
2. Heavenly Connection
Cosmic Significance: Each masjid has a corresponding space in all seven heavens, making them unique portals between earth and the celestial realms.
3. Angels' Presence
"الْمَلَائِكَةُ تُصَلِّي عَلَى أَحَدِكُمْ مَا دَامَ فِي مُصَلَاهُ"
"The angels pray for one of you as long as he remains in his place of prayer" - Angels constantly inhabit masajid, making them different from any other space on earth.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari, Book 8, Hadith 466
4. Multiplied Rewards
"صَلَاةٌ فِي مَسْجِدِي هَذَا خَيْرٌ مِنْ أَلْفِ صَلاَةٍ فِي مَا سِوَاهُ إِلَّا المَسْجِدَ الحَرَام"
Prayer in masajid carries exponentially greater reward than in any other location. This shows their unique spiritual potency.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari, Book 30, Hadith 1190
5. Protected Status
Legal Immunity: Islamic law provides special protection for masajid - they cannot be sold, demolished, or converted to other purposes. Even in war, they are protected spaces.
6. Eternal Endowment (Waqf)
"إِذَا مَاتَ الإِنْسَانُ انْقَطَعَ عَمَلُهُ إِلَّا مِنْ ثَلَاث: صَدَقَةٌ جَارِيَةٌ أَوْ عِلْمٌ يُنْتَفَعُ بِهِ أَوْ وََلَدٌ صَالِحٌ يَدْعُو لَهُ"
Masajid continue to benefit their builders and maintainers even after death, as ongoing charity (sadaqah jariyah) - a unique eternal investment.
Reference: Sahih Muslim, Book 13, Hadith 4005
أمثلة من السنة النبوية
Examples from the Prophetic Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ Cleaning Masjid an-Nabawi
"كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم يَكْنُسُ الْمَسْجِدَ"
Reference: Narrated by Ibn Majah in Sunan Ibn Majah, Book of Masajid, Hadith 758
The Prophet ﷺ himself used to sweep the masjid. This shows us that cleaning Allah's house is not beneath anyone - it's an honor and act of worship.
The Lesson: If the best of creation ﷺ cleaned the masjid personally, then maintaining masajid is among the most noble of deeds.
There was a woman who used to clean the masjid. When she died, the Prophet ﷺ asked about her and was told she had died during the night. He said: "Why did you not inform me? Show me her grave." Then he went to her grave and prayed the funeral prayer for her.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari, Book 8, Hadith 458 & Sahih Muslim, Book 4, Hadith 2217
The Prophet ﷺ said: "إِنَّ هَذِهِ الْقُبُورَ مَمْلُوءَةٌ ظُلْمَةً عَلَى أَهْلِهَا وَإِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ يُنَوِّرُهَا لَهُمْ بِصَلَاتِي عَلَيْهِمْ" - These graves are filled with darkness for their occupants, and Allah illuminates them through my prayer for them.
The Lesson: Those who clean masajid hold such honor that the Prophet ﷺ personally prayed for them. This humble service is elevated in Allah's sight.
Building and Maintaining Masajid
"مَنْ بَنَى مَسْجِدًا يَبْتَغِي بِهِ وَجْهَ اللَّهِ بَنَى اللَّهُ لَهُ مِثْلَهُ فِي الْجَنَّةِ"
Reference: Sahih Bukhari, Book 8, Hadith 441 & Sahih Muslim, Book 5, Hadith 533
"Whoever builds a masjid seeking Allah's pleasure, Allah will build for him something similar in Paradise"
The scholars explain that maintaining existing masajid - including cleaning and preserving them - falls under the same category of reward as building them. Every act of care for Allah's house is rewarded.
The Promise: Allah promises a house in Paradise for those who care for His houses on earth. Cleaning and maintaining masajid is included in this tremendous reward.
Regular Masjid Maintenance
"كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم يَأْمُرُ بِتَنْظِيفِ الْمَسْجِدِ وَتَطْهِيرِهِ"
Reference: Sunan Abu Dawud, Book of Prayer, Hadith 455
The Prophet ﷺ used to command the cleaning and purification of the masjid. He established regular maintenance as a sunnah practice, not just occasional cleaning.
The Principle: Regular, consistent care of masjid is a prophetic tradition that ensures that these sacred spaces remain pure and beautiful.
أمثلة من الصحابة والعلماء
Examples from Companions & Scholars
Umar ibn Al-Khattab رضي الله عنه
"كان عمر رضي الله عنه يطوف بالليل في المساجد يتفقد نظافتها وإضاءتها"
The second Caliph, Umar رضي الله عنه, would personally inspect masajid during his night rounds. He ensured they were clean, well-lit, and properly maintained. He established the first systematic cleaning schedules for masajid throughout the Islamic state.
Source: Tarikh al-Tabari, Volume 4, p. 234; Al-Bidayah wa'l-Nihayah by Ibn Kathir, Volume 7, p. 142
Leadership Example: Even as the leader of the Muslim empire, Umar رضي الله عنه made masjid cleanliness a personal priority, showing its importance in Islamic governance.
Ali ibn Abi Talib رضي الله عنه
"طيبوا مساجدكم فإن الملائكة تنزل على الأماكن الطيبة النظيفة"
Ali رضي الله عنه said: "Make your masajid fragrant, for the angels of mercy descend upon clean and fragrant places." He would personally ensure the masjid floors were swept and perfumed before major prayers.
Source: Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah, Book of Masajid, Hadith 4981; Kanz al-Ummal, Volume 7, Hadith 20156
Spiritual Connection: Ali رضي الله عنه understood that physical cleanliness attracts spiritual blessings and divine mercy.
Abdullah ibn Masud رضي الله عنه
"صلاة الفجر أكثر بركة إذا أديت في مسجد نظيف، فإن رحمة الله تنزل مع نور الصباح"
Ibn Masud رضي الله عنه, the great companion and Quran teacher, established the practice of cleaning masajid before Fajr prayer. He said: "The dawn prayer is most blessed when offered in a clean masjid, for Allah's mercy descends with the morning light."
Source: Al-Tabaqat al-Kubra by Ibn Sa'd, Volume 3, p. 154; Hilyat al-Awliya by Abu Nu'aym, Volume 1, p. 126
Dawn Wisdom: The connection between physical cleanliness and spiritual purity is most evident in the blessed hours of dawn.
Uthman ibn Affan رضي الله عنه
"جمال المسجد يعكس جمال الإيمان في قلوب أهله"
The third Caliph, Uthman رضي الله عنه, not only expanded the Prophet's masjid but established detailed protocols for maintenance. He appointed dedicated staff for cleaning and said: "The beauty of a masjid reflects the beauty of faith in the hearts of its people."
Source: Al-Bidayah wa'l-Nihayah by Ibn Kathir, Volume 7, p. 164; Tarikh al-Madinah by Ibn Shabbah, Volume 1, p. 89
Systematic Approach: Uthman رضي الله عنه established the first organized masjid maintenance system in Islamic history.
Abu Bakr As-Siddiq رضي الله عنه
"كان أبو بكر رضي الله عنه يأتي قبل الفجر ليهيئ المسجد للجماعة"
The first Caliph, Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه, continued the Prophet's ﷺ tradition of personal involvement in masjid care. He would arrive early before Fajr to ensure the masjid was ready for the community, sweeping and arranging the prayer area himself.
Source: Sirat Abu Bakr by As-Sallabi, p. 287; Al-Tabaqat al-Kubra by Ibn Sa'd, Volume 3, p. 183
Leadership by Example: Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه showed that no task in service of Allah's house is beneath any Muslim, regardless of status.
Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal رحمه الله
"ما رأيت مسجداً يزدهر في العلم والعبادة إلا كان نظيفاً بدقة، نظافة المسجد تعكس صدق جماعته"
The great imam and founder of the Hanbali school said: "I have never seen a masjid prosper in knowledge and worship except that it was meticulously clean. Cleanliness of the masjid reflects the sincerity of its community."
Source: Manaqib Imam Ahmad by Ibn al-Jawzi, Volume 1, p. 142; Siyar A'lam al-Nubala by al-Dhahabi, Volume 11, p. 201
Scholarly Observation: The great imam connected physical cleanliness with spiritual growth and community dedication.
Ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله
"المحافظة على نظافة المساجد من تعظيم شعائر الله، ومن أهملها وله القدرة على القيام بها فهو محاسب أمام الله"
Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah wrote: "Maintaining the cleanliness of masajid is part of honoring the symbols of Allah. Those who neglect this duty while having the means to fulfill it are accountable before Allah."
Source: Majmu' al-Fatawa, Volume 24, p. 331; Iqtida' al-Sirat al-Mustaqim, p. 156
Theological Principle: Ibn Taymiyyah established that masjid maintenance is a religious obligation, not merely a recommendation.
Sheikh Muhammad Nasir al-Din al-Albani رحمه الله
"مشاركة النبي ﷺ الشخصية في تنظيف المسجد تعلمنا أن لا عمل حقير في خدمة بيت الله، كل سجادة تُنظف، كل زاوية تُكنس، تحمل نفس الأجر مثل أعظم أعمال العبادة"
The renowned hadith scholar emphasized: "The Prophet's ﷺ personal involvement in masjid cleaning teaches us that no task in service of Allah's house is menial. Every prayer mat cleaned, every corner swept, carries the same reward as the greatest acts of worship."
Source: Silsilat al-Ahadith as-Sahihah, Volume 6, Commentary on Hadith 2938; Al-Ajwibah al-Nafi'ah, p. 89
Modern Scholarship: Contemporary scholars continue to emphasize the prophetic importance of masjid cleanliness.
مختلف المدارس الفكرية الإسلامية
Islamic Schools of Thought on Masjid Care
Sufi Tradition - Spiritual Cleansing
"نظافة المسجد الظاهرة تطهر مسجد القلب الباطنة، عندما ننظف بيت الله بمحبة وإخلاص، تتطهر أرواحنا في نفس الوقت"
Sheikh Abdul Qadir Gilani رحمه الله taught: "The cleanliness of the outer masjid purifies the inner masjid of the heart. When we clean Allah's house with love and devotion, our souls are simultaneously purified."
"عطر المسجد النظيف يجذب الملائكة، وحيث تجتمع الملائكة، تنزل الرحمة الإلهية بكثرة"
Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh رحمه الله emphasized: "The fragrance of a clean masjid attracts the angels, and where angels gather, divine mercy descends abundantly."
Sources: Kashf al-Mahjub by Data Ganj Bakhsh, p. 234; Futooh al-Ghaib by Sheikh Abdul Qadir Gilani, Volume 2, p. 67
Sufi Understanding: Physical cleanliness is inseparable from spiritual purification - both the zahir (external) and batin (internal) must be pure.
Shia School - Emphasis on Sanctity
"المساجد رياض الجنة في الأرض، احتفظوا بها طاهرة كما تتمنون أن تكون الجنة"
Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq رضي الله عنه said: "The masajid are gardens of Paradise on earth. Keep them as pure as you would wish Paradise to be." The Shia tradition places great emphasis on the ritual purity required for maintaining sacred spaces.
Contemporary Shia scholars like Ayatollah Sistani emphasize that cleaning masajid is not just recommended but obligatory upon the community, especially when neglect would lead to disrespect of the sacred space.
Sources: Al-Kafi by Al-Kulayni, Volume 3, Hadith 662; Minhaj as-Salihin by Ayatollah Sistani, Volume 1, p. 156
Shia Principle: Maintaining masajid connects to the concept of wilayah (guardianship) - caring for Allah's houses as the Imams would have done.
Barelvi School - Love for Prophet's Tradition
"اتباع السنة المبارك لنبينا الحبيب ﷺ في صيانة المساجد هو تعبير عن محبتنا (عشق) له، كل عمل تنظيف يُعمل بهذه النية يصبح عمل عبادة"
Imam Ahmad Raza Khan رحمه الله wrote: "Following the blessed sunnah of our beloved Prophet ﷺ in maintaining masajid is an expression of our love (ishq) for him. Every act of cleaning done with this intention becomes an act of devotion."
Allama Hashmat Ali Khan emphasized: "The masajid should be kept so beautiful and clean that they reflect the beauty of our faith and our love for the Prophet ﷺ who himself cleaned the sacred masjid."
Sources: Fatawa Razvia by Imam Ahmad Raza Khan, Volume 6, p. 234; Anwar-e-Shariat by Allama Hashmat Ali Khan, Part 2, p. 89
Barelvi Focus: Masjid beautification and maintenance is seen as an expression of muhabbat (love) for the Prophet ﷺ and following his blessed example.
Deobandi School - Strict Adherence to Sunnah
"نظافة المسجد ليست اختيارية بل سنة وصلت إلى مستوى الوجوب، يجب أن نتبع الطريقة الدقيقة التي استخدمها النبي ﷺ، بإخلاص كامل وبدون بدعة"
Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi رحمه الله emphasized: "The cleanliness of masajid is not optional but a sunnah that has reached the level of obligation. We must follow the exact method the Prophet ﷺ used, with complete dedication and without innovation."
"عندما ندعو الناس إلى المساجد، يجب أن نتأكد من أن هذه الأماكن المقدسة محفظ عليها وفقاً للمعايير النبوية، لأن المسجد النظيف نفسه شكل من أشكال الدعوة"
Maulana Ilyas رحمه الله (founder of Tablighi Jamaat) said: "When we invite people to masajid, we must ensure these sacred spaces are maintained according to prophetic standards, for a clean masjid itself is a form of dawah."
Sources: Bahishti Zewar by Maulana Thanvi, Volume 1, p. 78; Malfoozat-e-Hazrat Ilyas by Maulana Ilyas, p. 134
Deobandi Approach: Strict adherence to prophetic methods of masjid maintenance, viewing it as essential sunnah that must be preserved exactly as practiced.
Salafi School - Return to Original Practice
"المحافظة على المساجد كما فعل النبي ﷺ والسلف الصالح هو العودة إلى الممارسة الإسلامية الخالصة، خالية من الإضافات الثقافية ولكن غنية بالأصالة النبوية"
Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen رحمه الله stated: "Maintaining masajid as the Prophet ﷺ and the righteous Salaf did is returning to pure Islamic practice, free from cultural additions but rich in prophetic authenticity."
"معايير النظافة التي وضعها النبي ﷺ واتبعها الصحابة كافية ومكتملة، لا نحتاج أن نضيف إليها، ولكن يجب ألا نهملها"
Sheikh Salih al-Fawzan emphasizes: "The cleanliness standards set by the Prophet ﷺ and followed by the Companions are sufficient and perfect. We need not add to them, but we must not neglect them."
Sources: Sharh Riyad as-Salihin by Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen, Volume 3, p. 156; Al-Mulakhkhas al-Fiqhi by Sheikh Salih al-Fawzan, Volume 1, p. 89
Salafi Principle: Masjid maintenance should follow only the prophetic model and the practice of the first three generations, without cultural or innovative additions.
Hanafi School - Comprehensive Fiqh Approach
"وقف المساجد يشمل صيانتها، أعضاء المجتمع لديهم مسؤوليات متدرجة حسب قدرتهم وقربهم لضمان عدم نقص أي مسجد من الرعاية المناسبة"
Imam Abu Hanifa رحمه الله established detailed fiqh principles: "The waqf (endowment) of masajid includes their maintenance. Community members have graduated responsibilities based on their means and proximity to ensure no masjid lacks proper care."
"تنظيف المساجد فرض كفاية - إذا قام به البعض بشكل كاف، فإن الآخرين معفون، ولكن إذا لم يقم به أحد بشكل صحيح، فإن المجتمع بأكمله يتحمل المسؤولية"
Al-Marghinani in Al-Hidayah states: "Cleaning masajid is fard kifayah (communal obligation) - if some fulfill it adequately, others are relieved, but if none do it properly, the entire community bears responsibility."
Sources: Al-Hidayah by Al-Marghinani, Volume 2, p. 456; Radd al-Muhtar by Ibn Abidin, Volume 3, p. 234
Hanafi Framework: Systematic legal approach ensuring masjid maintenance through community responsibility and structured obligations.
Maliki School - Community-Centered Approach
"أهل المدينة لم يسمحوا أبداً لمساجدهم بأن تقع في حالة سيئة، هذه هي السنة الحية التي يجب أن نتبعها - ملكية المجتمع لرعاية المسجد"
Imam Malik رحمه الله emphasized the Medina practice: "The people of Medina never allowed their masajid to fall into disrepair. This is the living sunnah we must follow - community ownership of masjid care."
"صيانة المسجد من العرف (الممارسات العرفية) التي يؤيدها الإسلام، كل مجتمع يجب أن يكيّف المبادئ النبوية مع الاحتياجات المحلية مع المحافظة على الروح الأساسية"
Al-Qurtubi writes: "Masjid maintenance is among the 'urf (customary practices) that Islam endorses. Each community must adapt prophetic principles to their local needs while maintaining the essential spirit."
Sources: Al-Muwatta by Imam Malik, Volume 1, p. 67; Tafsir al-Qurtubi, Volume 9, p. 234
Maliki Wisdom: Balancing prophetic principles with community customs, ensuring masjid care remains a living, practiced tradition.
Hanbali School - Literal Following of Texts
"صيانة المسجد تتبع مباشرة من القرآن والسنة دون حاجة للقياس، النبي ﷺ نظف المساجد، الصحابة نظفوا المساجد - هذا دليل كافٍ على الوجوب"
Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal رحمه الله established: "Masjid maintenance follows directly from the Quran and Sunnah without need for analogical reasoning. The Prophet ﷺ cleaned masajid, the Companions cleaned masajid - this is sufficient proof of obligation."
"تنظيف المساجد يشمل فئات متعددة من القانون الإسلامي - قانون الطهارة، والالتزامات المجتمعية، وآداب الأماكن المقدسة، كل منها يجب مراعاتها بدقة"
Imam Al-Nawawi in Al-Majmu' details: "The cleaning of masajid involves multiple categories of Islamic law - purification law, community obligations, and the etiquette of sacred spaces. Each must be observed with precision."
"التنظيف الخارجي للمساجد يطهر المكان المادي للعبادة، بينما الإخلاص الداخلي لمن ينظفونها يطهر القلوب، كلا البعدين يجب تنميتهما"
Al-Ghazali wrote: "The external cleaning of masajid purifies the physical space for worship, while the internal devotion of those who clean them purifies their hearts. Both dimensions must be cultivated."
Sources: Al-Majmu' Sharh al-Muhadhdhab by Al-Nawawi, Volume 4, p. 156; Ihya Ulum al-Din by Al-Ghazali, Volume 1, p. 234; Al-Risala by Imam Al-Shafi, p. 89
Hanbali Principle: Direct adherence to Quranic and prophetic texts makes masjid maintenance a clear religious obligation, not subject to interpretation.
Shafi School - Methodical Balance
"نظافة المسجد تجمع بين التزامات الطهارة مع الإحسان، المتطلب القانوني والتميز الروحي يجب تحقيقهما في نفس الوقت"
Imam Al-Shafi رحمه الله taught: "Masjid cleanliness combines the obligations of tahara (purification) with ihsan (excellence). Both the legal requirement and the spiritual excellence must be achieved simultaneously."
"تنظيف المساجد يشمل فئات متعددة من القانون الإسلامي - قانون الطهارة، والالتزامات المجتمعية، وآداب الأماكن المقدسة، كل منها يجب مراعاتها بدقة"
Imam Al-Nawawi in Al-Majmu' details: "The cleaning of masajid involves multiple categories of Islamic law - purification law, community obligations, and the etiquette of sacred spaces. Each must be observed with precision."
"التنظيف الخارجي للمساجد يطهر المكان المادي للعبادة، بينما الإخلاص الداخلي لمن ينظفونها يطهر القلوب، كلا البعدين يجب تنميتهما"
Al-Ghazali wrote: "The external cleaning of masajid purifies the physical space for worship, while the internal devotion of those who clean them purifies their hearts. Both dimensions must be cultivated."
Sources: Al-Majmu' Sharh al-Muhadhdhab by Al-Nawawi, Volume 4, p. 156; Ihya Ulum al-Din by Al-Ghazali, Volume 1, p. 234; Al-Risala by Imam Al-Shafi, p. 89
Shafi Methodology: Systematic integration of legal obligations, spiritual excellence, and practical implementation in masjid maintenance.
وحدة الأمة في خدمة بيوت الله
Unity of the Ummah in Serving Allah's Houses
Despite differences in methodology and emphasis, all Islamic schools of thought agree on the fundamental importance of maintaining masajid. From the Sufi focus on spiritual purification to the Salafi emphasis on prophetic authenticity, from Shia reverence for sacred spaces to the detailed fiqh frameworks of the madhabs.
This universal agreement across all traditions demonstrates that caring for Allah's houses is not a sectarian issue, but a unifying Islamic principle that transcends all differences.
Our Commitment
We serve all masajid regardless of their school of thought, because the houses of Allah belong to all Muslims, and our service seeks only His pleasure.
استجابتنا للحاجة
Our Response to This Need
Inspired by these prophetic examples and witnessing the need in our community, we established The Masjid Cleaning Service with a clear mission: to provide specialized, islamically-conscious cleaning services for Allah's houses.
We combine technical expertise with Islamic knowledge, ensuring every carpet is treated with the reverence it deserves. Our team understands that these are not just floor coverings - they are the surfaces where Muslims prostrate to their Creator.
Our Promise
We seek Allah's pleasure in every service, following the prophetic example of maintaining His houses with excellence, reverence, and complete dedication.
Our Guiding Principle
"إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ إِذَا عَمِلَ أَحَدُكُمْ عَمَلًا أَن يُتْقِنَهُ"
Reference: Narrated by Al-Bayhaqi in Shu'ab al-Iman, Hadith 4928. Also found in Sahih al-Jami' by Al-Albani, Hadith 1880
"Indeed, Allah loves when one of you does a job, that he does it with excellence (itqan)"
This hadith drives everything we do. Every carpet cleaned, every stain removed, every pattern restored - we do it seeking Allah's love through excellence in our work.
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