Setting a time for soldiers to pray
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The second question of Fatwa No. ( 15260 )
Q 2: The command organizes the times for military personnel to perform the prayer during
field operations according to the following arrangement: A - The prayer time is set at ten to fifteen minutes, so a group, such as the even-numbered personnel, goes down, and after this group finishes performing the prayer, the odd-numbered personnel are allowed to perform the prayer in the same period ?
A: If the minutes mentioned are solely for performing the prayer, they are sufficient, provided it is fifteen minutes to allow for the obligatory prayer and its recommended practice. However, if it is for the prayer and the ablution, it is obligatory to add appropriate minutes for the ablution. It is obligatory for them all to pray, unless there is a security need for this division.
B - The command prevents personnel from going down to perform the prayer as soon as its time enters with the call to prayer.
B: If their going down, as described in the question, interferes with the duty of their job, they are prevented from doing so until near the second call to prayer. However, if it does not interfere with the duty of their job, they are not prevented from doing so.
C - Some personnel request to head to the mosque and leave their work to recite the Qur'an, then perform the prayer and listen to the sermon if there is one. The command sets the time during which the individual must be absent to perform the prayer, which means they are not given the opportunity to stay in the mosque for a long period.
C: The answer to this is the same as the one before it.
D - On Friday, the command does not allow personnel to head to the mosque until after the prayer is established, with the possibility of them being near the mosque to hear the sermon, but they must ensure wireless communication , and they are required to move to handle criminal reports if any exist. This may coincide with the time of prayer, which means they are unable to perform the prayer in congregation?
D: There is no objection to this procedure if the need requires it.
E - Sometimes personnel handle the transport of the injured or important cases that compel them to delay the prayer, either due to their preoccupation with the injured or other preventing circumstances. Is it permissible for them to delay it, or is there a sin upon them?
E: There is no objection to what you mentioned if dire necessity requires it.
F - Sometimes the units cover the routes of the royal motorcade or important state guests, and out of fear of terrorist attacks or security threats, personnel delay performing the prayer. Is there a sin upon them?
F: It is obligatory for them to pray within the time, even individually at the place of guard, if they are unable to perform the prayer in congregation due to the task assigned to them as described in the question; for Allah the Exalted said:[At-Taghabun 64:16] .
And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and his Companions.
Q 2: The command organizes the times for military personnel to perform the prayer during
field operations according to the following arrangement: A - The prayer time is set at ten to fifteen minutes, so a group, such as the even-numbered personnel, goes down, and after this group finishes performing the prayer, the odd-numbered personnel are allowed to perform the prayer in the same period ?
A: If the minutes mentioned are solely for performing the prayer, they are sufficient, provided it is fifteen minutes to allow for the obligatory prayer and its recommended practice. However, if it is for the prayer and the ablution, it is obligatory to add appropriate minutes for the ablution. It is obligatory for them all to pray, unless there is a security need for this division.
B - The command prevents personnel from going down to perform the prayer as soon as its time enters with the call to prayer.
B: If their going down, as described in the question, interferes with the duty of their job, they are prevented from doing so until near the second call to prayer. However, if it does not interfere with the duty of their job, they are not prevented from doing so.
C - Some personnel request to head to the mosque and leave their work to recite the Qur'an, then perform the prayer and listen to the sermon if there is one. The command sets the time during which the individual must be absent to perform the prayer, which means they are not given the opportunity to stay in the mosque for a long period.
C: The answer to this is the same as the one before it.
D - On Friday, the command does not allow personnel to head to the mosque until after the prayer is established, with the possibility of them being near the mosque to hear the sermon, but they must ensure wireless communication , and they are required to move to handle criminal reports if any exist. This may coincide with the time of prayer, which means they are unable to perform the prayer in congregation?
D: There is no objection to this procedure if the need requires it.
E - Sometimes personnel handle the transport of the injured or important cases that compel them to delay the prayer, either due to their preoccupation with the injured or other preventing circumstances. Is it permissible for them to delay it, or is there a sin upon them?
E: There is no objection to what you mentioned if dire necessity requires it.
F - Sometimes the units cover the routes of the royal motorcade or important state guests, and out of fear of terrorist attacks or security threats, personnel delay performing the prayer. Is there a sin upon them?
F: It is obligatory for them to pray within the time, even individually at the place of guard, if they are unable to perform the prayer in congregation due to the task assigned to them as described in the question; for Allah the Exalted said:
So fear Allah as much as you are able
فَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْAnd success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and his Companions.
Source
www.alifta.gov.sa
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