Q: What is the ruling on a host inviting people in the Masjid (mosque) for coffee and dinner at his house, and it is not a Sadaqah (voluntary charity) to be announced or offered in the Masjid. It may be worth mentioning that these invitations are made in a loud voice which disturbs the Khushu` (the heart being submissively attuned to the act of worship) of people inside the Masjid. Moreover, such a practice has spread and become a custom, though no one knows except Allah (Exalted be He) what the real purpose behind it is. I privately advised some of those who do this to adhere to Allah's Statement: And the mosques are for Allâh (Alone): so invoke not anyone along with Allâh. It is also related from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) that When a man enquired in the Masjid about something that he had lost, the Prophet (peace be upon him) forbade him and said to his Sahabah (Companions), 'If anyone hears a man inquiring in the Masjid about something he has lost, say to him: "May Allah not restore it to you," for Masjids are not built for this purpose. However, such people replied that as far as they know, this practice is permissible. A: It is permissible for a Muslim to invite people in the Masjid for lunch or dinner, as doing so neither violates the etiquettes of Masjids, (Part No. 5; Page No. 268