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Masjid manners for kids

At the masjid, children learn to walk calmly, speak softly, put their shoes away neatly, greet people with salaam and let others pray in peace. Toddlers are welcome too — a little preparation, a quiet bag and short visits make it easy for everyone.

10 simple mannersTips for toddlersPrintable card

Teacher review under way.

My masjid manners

10 things we do at the masjid

  1. 1Get ready firstUse the toilet, make wudu if you can, and wear clean clothes.
  2. 2Right foot inStep in with the right foot and say the du'a for entering the masjid.
  3. 3Shoes on the rackTake them off neatly and put them side by side.
  4. 4Say salaamGreet people with a smile: “Assalamu alaikum”.
  5. 5Walk, don't runThe masjid is a calm place — tiptoe like Noori.
  6. 6Inside voiceWhisper, so everyone can pray and listen.
  7. 7Don't walk in frontNever walk right in front of someone who is praying — wait, or go around behind them.
  8. 8Two rak'ahs to say hello6–8Older children can pray two rak'ahs when they arrive, before sitting down.
  9. 9Keep it cleanTidy up any mess and put books back where they belong.
  10. 10Left foot outLeave with the left foot and say the du'a for leaving.

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Du'as

The masjid du'as

Du'aEntering the masjidO Allah, please open Your doors of kindness for me.Learn the du'a →Du'aLeaving the masjidO Allah, please give me lots of Your good gifts.Learn the du'a →
The word

Masjid

مَسْجِد

Masjid

“Mosque — the place of sujud”

“Masjid” comes from sujud, putting our forehead on the ground in prayer. Every masjid is a house of Allah, so we treat it gently and keep it clean — the same way we would want our own home treated.

For parents

Bringing toddlers to the masjid

  • Start short. Ten minutes at a quiet time, not a packed Friday.
  • Sit near the back or the door so you can step out calmly if needed.
  • Practise at home. Play “masjid” with a mat, whispering and tiptoeing.
  • Stepping out is fine. A short walk outside and back in is part of learning.
  • Thank the regulars. Most people love seeing little ones at the masjid.
Pack

A quiet masjid bag

  • A soft, quiet book or a cloth book
  • A small tasbih or a few smooth beads (over-threes)
  • A water bottle (snacks only if your masjid allows them)
  • A prayer mat or cap/scarf of their own
  • Easy shoes they can take off themselves
Play, colour, print

Masjid games and colouring

GameI Spy in the MasjidCan you find it?Play →GameNoori's Way to the MasjidFind the way through the maze!Play →GameMasjid MatchFind the pairs!Play →GameMasjid JigsawPiece the picture together!Play →Colouring pageOur MasjidA happy masjid with a big dome, a tall minaret and a crescent moon watching over.Colour →PrintablePrintable maze: Noori to the masjidHelp Noori find the way to the masjid!Print →PrintableMasjid word searchA masjid word search in two levels: find DOME, MAT and LAMP in the picture puzzle, then MINARET, MIHRAB, MINBAR and ADHAN in the bigger grid.Print →Read nextRamadan day 13: Our Masjid in RamadanKind hearts, close to Allah · The masjid is the house of Allah, where Muslims pray together.Open →

Wudu, salah & more

Questions parents ask

What age can children go to the masjid?

Children of any age can visit. With toddlers, start with short, quiet visits and build up. Ask your masjid about any family or children's areas.

How do I teach my child masjid manners?

Practise at home first, keep the list short (shoes, salaam, walking, whispering), and praise what they do well on each visit. The printable card above helps.

What if my toddler is noisy at the masjid?

Step outside calmly, let them settle, and come back in. It's part of learning, and most people understand.

Sources: Sahih al-Bukhari 426 (starting with the right) · Sahih al-Bukhari 444 (two rak'ahs on arrival) · Sahih al-Bukhari 510 (passing in front of someone praying)

Arabic is copied letter for letter from trusted sources (Qur'an: tanzil.net / quran.com; hadith: sunnah.com). A teacher review is under way. Families and madhhabs differ on some details — ask your teacher.

Keep learning

Parent tool

Du'a for Every Moment

Tap a moment to hear its du'a, track what your child knows, pick a du'a of the week and print personalised cards.

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Du'a

Du'a for entering the masjid

O Allah, please open Your doors of kindness for me.

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Game

I Spy in the Masjid

Can you find it?

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Masjid Word Search for Kids — printable preview
Printable

Masjid Word Search for Kids

A masjid word search in two levels: find DOME, MAT and LAMP in the picture puzzle, then MINARET, MIHRAB, MINBAR and ADHAN in the bigger grid.

Open →
Ramadan

Ramadan day 13: Our Masjid in Ramadan

Kind hearts, close to Allah · The masjid is the house of Allah, where Muslims pray together.

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Song

Salaam Song — Say Assalamu Alaikum!

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