✿ Prohibition of Urinating at the Entrances of Mosques ✿
📚 Source: Fatāwā ad-Dīn al-Khāliṣ, Vol. 1, Pg. 159
❓ Question by: Muhammad Ameen
Is it an authentic ḥadīth that “The Prophet ﷺ forbade urinating near the doors of the mosques”? Where is this ḥadīth found and what is its chain of narration?
✦ The Answer:
الحمد لله، والصلاة والسلام علىٰ رسول الله، أما بعد!
◈ Narration of the Ḥadīth:
This ḥadīth has been reported by Imām Abū Dāwūd رحمه الله in his book “Al-Marāsīl” (Pg. 5), narrated from Makhḥūl:
“The Messenger of Allah ﷺ forbade urinating near the entrances of mosques.”
◈ Status of the Ḥadīth:
① This is a Mursal ḥadīth — meaning that the Tābiʿī (Makhḥūl) narrated directly from the Prophet ﷺ without mentioning the Companion (Ṣaḥābī).
② In the science of ḥadīth, Mursal narrations are considered weak (ḍaʿīf) unless supported by other authentic chains.
◈ Principles of Ḥadīth Evaluation:
✔ Mursal narrations fall under the category of weak reports unless they are strengthened by other ṣaḥīḥ narrations.
✔ However, the meaning of this ḥadīth aligns with sound juristic reasoning, as urinating near mosque entrances causes foul odor and discomfort to worshippers, which is clearly discouraged in the Sharīʿah.
✅ Conclusion:
✔ The chain of narration of this ḥadīth is weak, as it is Mursal.
✔ Its meaning is valid and consistent with the general Islamic teachings of purity and the sanctity of mosques.
✔ Urinating near the doors of mosques is against proper etiquette and a disliked action, as supported by other authentic reports.
وَاللّٰهُ أَعْلَمُ بِالصَّوَابِ
