Is it obligatory to place a barrier in the Haram due to the crowds?
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Question:
He asks: Is a barrier obligatory for the one who prays in the Haram because of the crowds?
Answer:
If the one praying in the Haram is praying with the imam, the imam’s barrier serves as a barrier for all the worshippers, praise be to Allah, so he does not need one. However, if he is praying alone in the Sacred Mosque and there is a crowd, he should not obstruct people, impede the flow of traffic, or block the passersby by placing a barrier. May Allah… This is a removal of hardship, praise be to Allah, and He has not placed any hardship upon you in our religion. The barrier is a recommended practice (sunnah), not an obligation. Therefore, if there is harm in placing it, it is not required, and praise be to Allah, this is to remove hardship from the people.
He asks: Is a barrier obligatory for the one who prays in the Haram because of the crowds?
Answer:
If the one praying in the Haram is praying with the imam, the imam’s barrier serves as a barrier for all the worshippers, praise be to Allah, so he does not need one. However, if he is praying alone in the Sacred Mosque and there is a crowd, he should not obstruct people, impede the flow of traffic, or block the passersby by placing a barrier. May Allah… This is a removal of hardship, praise be to Allah, and He has not placed any hardship upon you in our religion. The barrier is a recommended practice (sunnah), not an obligation. Therefore, if there is harm in placing it, it is not required, and praise be to Allah, this is to remove hardship from the people.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجب اتخاذ ستر في الحرم بسبب الزحام؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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