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856 I have recently been told that you should not run towards the mosque to perform Salah. My question is that can you run towards the mosque for prayer, for fear of missing part of the prayer?
It is important to remember that Namaz should be read with concentration and good composure. When a person runs to the mosque and joins the congregation he may be out of breath (causing him to lose concentration) and/or may perspire, causing discomfort to himself and others.

It is mentioned in many Ahadith that one should walk towards the mosque and not run. A Hadith that comes to mind is listed below.

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (R.A) has reported the Holy Prophet (S.A.W) as saying "When a prayer has begun (in the mosque), do not come running to it. But, come peacefully. Pray what you get (with the congregation) and what you have missed, complete it."

(Bukhari Shareef 908, Muslim Shareef 602, Ibn e Majah 725, Ahmed 7234, Abu Dawud 572, Nisai 857)

(Answered by: Hafiz Mohammed Akhtar)
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