LAWS PERTAINING TO Mobile phone in the Masjid

Allâh Ta’ala states in the Qur’ân:
Successful indeed are those believers who offer their salâh with concentration. {al-Mu’minûn no. 1-2}

 
BY NOT SWITCHING ONE’S CELL PHONE OFF IN THE MASJID THE FOLLOWING HARMS OCCUR:

 
IF THE CELL PHONE RINGS IN SALÂH …..

 
CHARGING THE CELL PHONE IN THE MASJID 
It is not permissible to use Masjid electricity to charge one’s cell phone. While on the one hand, people staying in the musjid are allowed to benefit from the Masjid facilities while staying in the Masjid, on the other hand it is important for them keep in mind that the Masjid and it’s facilities fall under the category of Waqf .Hence they should exercise caution and ensure that the facilities are not used over and above their basic necessities. If a compelling situation arises where one has to use the electricity for his personal use then one should contribute some money towards the Masjid as payment for utilizing the electricity.
TAKING PHOTOS OF ANIMATE OBJECTS
It is not permissible to take photos of animate objects with a cellphone even if they are deleted at a later stage. Just as the development and storage of photos are not permissible, the capturing of images of animate objects is also not permissible. Therefore, a person should totally abstain from doing so, even if he has no intention of developing the images in a hard copy form.
QURÂNIC ÂYÂT AND HADITH STORED ON CELL PHONES
There is no problem with having Ayaat or Hadith Shareef stored on the cell phone but it would be extremely shameful and disrespectful to then place this cell phone in one’s pocket or to place it on the floor or for that matter in any other undesirable place whilst the recitation is being played or whilst the text is on display. This would be gross disrespect to the Lofty name of Allah  and his Messenger Rasûlullâh (S.A.W), thus it should be avoided at all costs. On the other hand if the cell phone is switched off or the recitations are turned off and the words/text of the Noble Qur’ân or Hadith does not appear on the screen, then there will be no problem in placing such a cell phone in ones pocket or on the floor.  However, much neglect and carelessness is shown in this regard therefore greater care should be taken. If one decides to keep such material on one’s cell phone and one cannot fulfil the requisites then Qur’ânic âyât and/or Hadith should preferably not be kept on the cell phones.
TOUCHING A CELL PHONE ON WHICH A QUR’ÂNIC ÂYAH IS DISPLAYED
It would be permissible to hold such a cell phone without Wudû provided that the screen area upon which the Âyah is displayed is not directly touched whilst the Âyah is being displayed. While the cell phone is off, it would be permissible to even touch the screen. The same principle would apply to a computer in which the entire Qur’ân is stored, that whilst Âyât of the Qur’ân are being displayed on the screen, the display area should not be directly touched without Wudû.
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Cell Phones – Ever Increasing Challenges
Not very long ago, we all managed to live our day-to-day lives comfortably without a cell phone. However, today the cell phone has become part of the daily attire of people. We cannot fathom leaving the home without that small little instrument which has also become an ‘adult toy’ for some.
On the one hand there is absolutely no doubt as to the benefits and advantages of the cell phone. However, what we should not forget is that every new technological advancement brings along with it, its own unique challenges and drawbacks. Thus, whilst benefiting from the positive aspects within the limits of Sharî’ah one has to become aware and alert of the challenges and fitnahs that come with it, especially for the youth who are most prone to these type of fitnahs.
Hereunder, we list a few challenges and fitnahs that parents and educators, in particular, need to pay due attention to.
Chatting
The cell phone is being used by boys and girls to ‘chat’ to one another. This many a times happens under the nose of the parents as well as in Madrasahs and schools. Some spend the entire night in their bedrooms ‘chatting’, whilst their parents and guardians perceive them to be sound asleep.
Unfortunately, many such incidents have come to the fore where the cell phone was the cause on an illicit relationship developing. Children of a young age are also becoming a prey to this. Furthermore, it is also causing a ‘break-up’ in marriages when one partner falls prey to this fitnah.
Internet Access & Porn
The internet can be accessed from almost all cell phones now-a-days. Thus, the bearer of a cell phone has access to the ‘world wide web’ in his palms. Websites that contain porn and other filthy material can also be accessed, hence making the cell phone a potentially dangerous tool in the hands of our youth.
T V & Video
With the latest technology, T V shows and the latest video releases can be viewed on the cell phone. Whats left!?
Exchanging Photos
Photographs of boys and girls are exchanged via the mms feature of the cell phone. Unfortunately, ‘zinâmade easy’!?
Musical Ring Tones
This is a very disturbing trend regarding which many people are showing total indifference to. The result is that it has become an ‘accepted’ norm in many circles to have musical ring tones. The situation is exacerbated when the cell phone rings in the Masjid with these musical ring tones. 
Distraction
The cell phone has become a serious form of distraction for students who are studying Dîn as well as secular studies. It is hampering the progress of many a good learner. It also distracts people from the ibâdah(worship) of Allâh I. Some leave the cell phone switched on in Salâh, hence distracting their concentration. Others prefer not to switch it off when attending Dînî lectures and other Dînî programmes, thus dividing their attention. The new ‘innovative’ and ‘stimulating’ games also devours the precious time of many. Not to speak about the jokes and not so ‘humorous’ content that is sms’ed around. The cost of these sms messages could easily feed an entire poor family.
The above is just a glimpse of the challenges and fitnahs the incorrect usage of the cell phone poses to us as Muslims.
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