27/10/2023
1. Hazrat Jabir bin Abdullahra narrates that the Holy Prophetsa said: “Whoever builds a mosque for the sake of Allah, like a sparrow's nest for Allah or even smaller, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise.”
2. Hadith No: 738
Narrated/Authority of Jabir bin Abdullah
that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: "Whoever builds a masjid (mosque) for the sake of Allah, like a sparrow's nest or even smaller, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise." (Sahih)
3. Why we must come together to build masjid
At the heart of any Islamic community, a masjid can be found. Mosques are as old as Islam itself; they are the beating heart of our community and stand as a physical example of our faith. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) even helped in the construction of the first masjid in Medina, as it was part of his will to define a place of worship for Muslims everywhere.
A masjid provides us with so much more than a simple house of worship though, it is a precious sanctuary that provides a place for individual enlightenment, education and moral guidance. Inside the hallowed walls of a blessed masjid is where we teach our children about the Qur’an, where we come to honour and worship Allah (SWT) and where we can come together for special occasions in the community, such as holidays, weddings and funerals.
As Muslims, we recognise the importance of these beautiful places of worship, but do you know what the benefits of building a masjid are? The reward for building a masjid is great and ongoing; for every prayer said inside a masjid you have helped build, Allah (SWT) will reward you in Jannah. As well as the rewards you can receive for building a masjid, the community in which you’ve builthe masjid will benefit as well!
