5 Places Not to Perform Salaah

The area or spot which is used for the purpose of worship and prayer is called a masjid meaning Mosque). It was reported in a popular Hadith that the prophet Muhammad (pbuh) tells us that “the earth has been made for the Muslims, a masjid (Pure and clean)."

This implies that anywhere a Muslim might be he can observe his prayer but the reward of performing salah in the mosque is bigger than that performed in an ordinary place.

The following discusses 5 places not to perform salah and also should be considered when picking a place for prayer.

1. The place should be clean and pure

A place for salah should be clean and pure. It should be free of dirty, filthy and impure materials. Places such as slaughterhouses, bathrooms, is also forbidden.

2. Place that Pose Danger/Hazard

A place for salah should be free from hazards or danger. The danger could be due to someone or something that may disturb the worshipper.

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3. Crowded Place

A prayer place where the worshipper might hinder the movement of others should be avoided, e.g. busy pavements, public roadways etc.

4. Roof of the Kaaba

The Kaaba is the house of Allah and it is prohibited to perform salah or pray on the top of the Kabah.

5. Facing towards the Grave

It is prohibited to perform salah or pray on top of or in front of a grave.