Does the congregational prayer become excused for one who has eaten garlic or onions?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. It is mentioned in the hadith regardingRiyad as-Salihin 1703 that they should not approach our mosque. Does this hadith imply that the congregational prayer is excused for him while he is eating?
Answer:
No, this is a deprivation of the reward and the presence of the congregation for him. This is a deprivation and a punishment for him, and a prevention of his harm, because he harms the worshippers with his smell.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. It is mentioned in the hadith regarding
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "He who has eaten garlic or onion
النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم من أكل ثوما أو بصلاAnswer:
No, this is a deprivation of the reward and the presence of the congregation for him. This is a deprivation and a punishment for him, and a prevention of his harm, because he harms the worshippers with his smell.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل تسقط صلاة الجماعة عمن أكل ثومًا أو بصلاً؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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