Because of the air conditioners running in the houses, we do not hear the adhan. Is there a specific distance that obligates attending the mosque?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: In these days, because of the air conditioners running in the houses, we do not hear the adhan. Is there a specific distance that obligates attending the mosque when one hears it?
Answer:
The distance is close. Your not attending is not because of distance. There is no distance involved. But you have an air conditioner. This is not an excuse. This is not an excuse for not attending. You must attend. Yes. If you were sick, you would not be able to move, and you were next to the mosque, you would not have to attend. You have to attend. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: In these days, because of the air conditioners running in the houses, we do not hear the adhan. Is there a specific distance that obligates attending the mosque when one hears it?
Answer:
The distance is close. Your not attending is not because of distance. There is no distance involved. But you have an air conditioner. This is not an excuse. This is not an excuse for not attending. You must attend. Yes. If you were sick, you would not be able to move, and you were next to the mosque, you would not have to attend. You have to attend. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [453 -3022] بسبب تشغيل المكيفات في البيوت لا نسمع الأذان، فهل توجد مسافة محدودة توجب الحضور للمسجد؟ — youtube.com
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