Is it permissible to pray at home for one who lives in a country with severe cold and heavy rain and snow?
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Question:
He says: I live in Europe, and as you know, the winter season is very cold, and there is rain and snow, so I find it difficult to pray at the mosque. Please guide us on this. May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
The prayer that you are able to reach is obligatory. Congregational prayer is obligatory for individuals. However, if an excuse arises that prevents you from attending the congregation, you pray in your home. If the snow and cold are severe and you cannot bear exposure to them, pray in your home, for this is a valid legal excuse. But if you are able to attend and pray with the congregation, even if you face some hardship from the cold, it is obligatory for you to pray with the congregation. Yes.
He says: I live in Europe, and as you know, the winter season is very cold, and there is rain and snow, so I find it difficult to pray at the mosque. Please guide us on this. May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
The prayer that you are able to reach is obligatory. Congregational prayer is obligatory for individuals. However, if an excuse arises that prevents you from attending the congregation, you pray in your home. If the snow and cold are severe and you cannot bear exposure to them, pray in your home, for this is a valid legal excuse. But if you are able to attend and pray with the congregation, even if you face some hardship from the cold, it is obligatory for you to pray with the congregation. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل تجوز الصلاة في المنزل لمن يعيش في دولة شديدة البرودة وغزيرة الأمطار والثلوج؟ — youtube.com
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