Converting the intention from an obligatory prayer to a voluntary one
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The questioner:
Our children and their families. (peace and blessings be upon him).
The Shaykh:
Yes, it is permissible. It is permissible to convert the intention from an obligatory prayer to a voluntary one. What is not permissible is the reverse; it is not permissible to convert a voluntary prayer into an obligatory one. As for converting an obligatory prayer into a voluntary one, this is permissible. If it is for a benefit, such as what was mentioned, in order to join the congregation, that is a good thing. And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet.
Our children and their families. (peace and blessings be upon him).
The Shaykh:
Yes, it is permissible. It is permissible to convert the intention from an obligatory prayer to a voluntary one. What is not permissible is the reverse; it is not permissible to convert a voluntary prayer into an obligatory one. As for converting an obligatory prayer into a voluntary one, this is permissible. If it is for a benefit, such as what was mentioned, in order to join the congregation, that is a good thing. And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 78 من 175 /شرح بلوغ المرام/الجنائز/صالح الفوزان/الحديث/كبار العلماء — youtube.com (51:07)
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