Which is better: praying in congregation or at home when it rains?
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Question:
May Allah reward you. Abu Sa'id says: I would like to know, Shaykh, is praying in congregation during the rain better, or is praying at home better? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
This depends on your situation. If you face hardship in going to the mosque, such as hardship from the rain, fear of catching a cold, fear of getting your clothes wet, or any harm, then praying at home is better, taking the dispensation. If there is no harm, then praying in the mosque is obligatory, and praying in congregation is obligatory, because you have no excuse for leaving it. Yes.
May Allah reward you. Abu Sa'id says: I would like to know, Shaykh, is praying in congregation during the rain better, or is praying at home better? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
This depends on your situation. If you face hardship in going to the mosque, such as hardship from the rain, fear of catching a cold, fear of getting your clothes wet, or any harm, then praying at home is better, taking the dispensation. If there is no harm, then praying in the mosque is obligatory, and praying in congregation is obligatory, because you have no excuse for leaving it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 7100- أيهما أفضل الصلاة جماعة أم في البيت عند نزول المطر؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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