Does the prayer of the one praying become invalid if a mature woman passes in front of him?
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Question : But does it become invalid if a woman passes by?
Answer : It appears that it becomes invalid and that he is required to restart it, but there is some hesitation in this matter. Because if the one praying does what he is commanded to do, and the thing that invalidates it happens without his choice, and it did not occur due to negligence or laxity on his part, how do we invalidate his worship because of the action of another? Who is the sinner here? The one who passed by. So I have some hesitation about this. However, if it happens due to his negligence and lack of concern, as some people do who do not care, allowing anyone to pass by, then there is no doubt that his prayer becomes invalid.
Answer : It appears that it becomes invalid and that he is required to restart it, but there is some hesitation in this matter. Because if the one praying does what he is commanded to do, and the thing that invalidates it happens without his choice, and it did not occur due to negligence or laxity on his part, how do we invalidate his worship because of the action of another? Who is the sinner here? The one who passed by. So I have some hesitation about this. However, if it happens due to his negligence and lack of concern, as some people do who do not care, allowing anyone to pass by, then there is no doubt that his prayer becomes invalid.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1645هل تبطل صلاة المصلي بمرور المرأة البالغة بين يديه📔 الشرح الممتع على زاد المستقنع - ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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