وَلَا تَزِرُ وَازِرَةٌ وِزْرَ أُخْرَىٰ“And no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another.” (Az-Zumar 39:7) Let them talk about greater goods and collective benefits. Let them whisper of necessary sacrifices and community stability. Let them craft elaborate reasons why someone else’s pain is a fair price for an ideal future. We remain unmoved.
People often wonder what exactly a masjid should be used for, beyond the five daily prayers. In many communities, the conversation can get pretty heated, especially when someone wants to host a wedding or a social event on the masjid grounds. Some folks worry that these gatherings might chip away at the masjid’s sacred atmosphere,