Is Tahiyatul Masjid Sunnah or nafl?
Tahiyyatul Masjid (Nafl prayer when entering Masjid) This is a 2 Rak’aah Nafl prayer which one should perform as one enters the Masjid and on proper times.
What is the first thing to do when entering a mosque?
The enterer should greet those inside with “As-salamu alaikum” (meaning “Peace be upon you”). The individuals already present should respond with “Wa alaikum-as-salam” (meaning “And unto you peace”). Pray tahiyyatul masjid (“greeting the mosque” prayer) (for Muslims).

What are the Sunnah prayers?
Sunnah Prayers In Islam And the independent prayers are : Tarawih – performed between Isha and Witr during Ramadan; Tahajjud – performed between Isha and Fajr prayers; Duha – performed an hour after/before sunrise/highest point of Sun; Awwabin – performed between Maghrib and Isha; and Wudu – performed after ablution.
How do you pray Tahiyat?
Learn Attahiyat Full Dua (Attahiyat lillahi wa salawatu)
- Standing (if one is capable of doing so) during fard prayers.
- Reciting The Opening Takbir (Allahu Akbar).
- Recitation of Surah Fatiha.
- The Ruku (bowing) with hands on knee and back and head parallel with the ground.
- Rising from bowing.
- Standing up straight.
Do you have to cover your hair in a mosque?

Not all mosques will ask female visitors to cover their heads, but it’s a sign of respect to have one ready. (But if you forget a scarf, don’t worry. Most mosques have extra.)
Can you wear socks in a mosque?
Re: Socks in Mosque? There is NO RULE for SOCKS in the moques. It depends on your comfort. If you want you can be barefoot.
Can you wear shoes in a mosque?
Why do we take our shoes off? It is appropriate to remove one’s shoes before entering the prayer area at a mosque, so that the floors and carpets aren’t covered with dirt — after all, that is where people pray.
What are the 4 types of sunnah?
The first is the sayings of the prophet – Sunnah Qawliyyah/Hadith. The second is the actions of the prophet – Sunnah Al Filiyya. The final type of Sunnah is the practices prevailing during Muhammad’s time which he did not oppose – Sunnah Taqririyyah.
How many sunnah are in a day?
Each daily prayer has a different number of rakats per prayer: Fajr: 2 Rakat Sunnah, then 2 Rakat Fardh. Dhuhr: 4 Rakat Sunnah, then 4 Rakat Fardh, then 2 Rakat Sunnah, then 2 Rakat Nafl. Asr: 4 Rakat Sunnah, then 4 Rakat Fardh.