An excuse for severe cold in congregational prayer
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Question:
This is also one of the brothers asking about the severe cold. He says: Is it a valid legal excuse to pray at home? Please advise us, and may Allah reward you.
Answer:
Yes, congregational prayer is obligatory for able men in the mosque. The Sunnah indicates that there is no blame on one who prays in his home and leaves the congregation in the mosque if it is for an excuse. The Muslim should try to be diligent in this prayer, wear heavy clothing, and his reward will be greater in the severe cold. However, if he fears illness for himself despite his caution against the cold, then this is a valid legal excuse. But if he does not fear illness, or if he can warm himself, then he has no excuse. Yes.
This is also one of the brothers asking about the severe cold. He says: Is it a valid legal excuse to pray at home? Please advise us, and may Allah reward you.
Answer:
Yes, congregational prayer is obligatory for able men in the mosque. The Sunnah indicates that there is no blame on one who prays in his home and leaves the congregation in the mosque if it is for an excuse. The Muslim should try to be diligent in this prayer, wear heavy clothing, and his reward will be greater in the severe cold. However, if he fears illness for himself despite his caution against the cold, then this is a valid legal excuse. But if he does not fear illness, or if he can warm himself, then he has no excuse. Yes.
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7538 — youtube.com (15:18)
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