Is Begging in Mosque lawful or not? Islamic Fiqh

                     Is begging in Mosque lawful or not?

 It is forbidden, nay, "Haraam" (unlawful) to beg in a mosque for oneself and it is also

forbidden to give something to the beggar. The Muslim scholars have gone to the extent of

saying that if one gives a penny to a beggar in mosque should give seventy pennies in the way of

Allaah Almighty to atone for. 

 

However, seeking financial help for other indigent than oneself and collection for any religious work is lawful but is Sunnah provided that no noise is made and worshipers are not disturbed. Similarly, it is commendable and also a practice of Hazrat 'Ali [Radiyal Laah Anhu]to help an indigent in mosque who does not beg for himself.