A situation that recently recurred: one of the worshippers enters the mosque without a mask or prayer mat or both, so s…

A situation that recently recurred: one of the worshippers enters the mosque without a mask or prayer mat or both, so some worshippers or the imam speak with him in a manner "devoid of affection." The worshipper reacts and responds with anger too, voices rise, and "congregational" prayer turns into a place of disagreement and animosity!!

Of course, the mask and mat are officially mandated here in Jordan and mosque people who don't comply are threatened with their mosque being closed, which is the reason for some people's anger in addition to fear of the disease.

My brothers, it's called """congregational""" prayer, part of its wisdom is to unite Muslims' hearts, be a cause of affection and love between them, and manifest (merciful among themselves)...(humble toward the believers)...(The believers are but brothers).

And among the meanings of Allah's saying: (In houses which Allah has ordered to be raised)...is that they be protected from frivolity and raising voices in them with other than Allah's remembrance.

And our Prophet (peace be upon him) said: (And do not differ, lest your hearts differ, and beware of the commotions of the markets), meaning raising voices with quarrels and clamor.

Regardless, my brother, whether you're convinced of the mask and mat or not...convinced of the whole pandemic or not! To achieve this purpose of hearts' harmony, considering those who fear the pandemic and mosque closure, preventing rancor and animosity among Muslims, and preventing violation of the mosque's sanctity by raising voices in it...bring your mat and mask, may Allah have mercy on you.

And those of you who rebuke those who don't bring their mat and mask, our Prophet (peace be upon him) said: (Kindness is not in anything except that it beautifies it, nor is it removed from anything except that it disgraces it). (And be, O servants of Allah, brothers).