On the funeral prayer: Some people pray in the outdoor area of the mosque while there is ample space inside. What is the validity of their prayer?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. In the funeral prayer, some people pray in the outdoor area of the mosque. He says: In the funeral prayer, some people pray in the outdoor area of the mosque, knowing that the mosque is spacious and has room inside. He says: What is the validity of their prayer?
Answer:
The rows must be connected; there must not be a wide gap between them. If they are not connected, their prayer is invalid. The rows must be connected. If the mosque is narrow, they may pray outside; there is nothing wrong with that. If the mosque has space and room, no. They do not pray except with the rows. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. In the funeral prayer, some people pray in the outdoor area of the mosque. He says: In the funeral prayer, some people pray in the outdoor area of the mosque, knowing that the mosque is spacious and has room inside. He says: What is the validity of their prayer?
Answer:
The rows must be connected; there must not be a wide gap between them. If they are not connected, their prayer is invalid. The rows must be connected. If the mosque is narrow, they may pray outside; there is nothing wrong with that. If the mosque has space and room, no. They do not pray except with the rows. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [20 -308] في صلاة الجنائز يصلي البعض في الساحة الخارجية للمسجد مع وجود سعة بالداخل فما صحة صلاتهم؟ — youtube.com
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