The ruling on saying “Pray in your homes” when it rains
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The questioner : In the case of rain, and its connection to the present situation, is it that many years have passed since you heard that?
The Shaykh : It appears to me, and Allah knows best, that this is said when it is not possible to gather for the Friday prayer. He says: We have not heard anyone say in the adhan, “Pray in your homes,” even though heavy rains come. I have not heard anyone say it like that, but perhaps it is in a situation where gathering is not possible, such as when a storm comes suddenly, or comes unexpectedly and people are overburdened or forgetful.
The questioner : I mean, if it comes before the Asr prayer.
The Shaykh : Suppose it comes with the adhan for Asr, and you fear that people will come, being overburdened, so you say, “Pray in your homes.”
The questioner : Okay, this has happened.
The Shaykh : It happened, or was it just said? Is that correct?
The Shaykh : It appears to me, and Allah knows best, that this is said when it is not possible to gather for the Friday prayer. He says: We have not heard anyone say in the adhan, “Pray in your homes,” even though heavy rains come. I have not heard anyone say it like that, but perhaps it is in a situation where gathering is not possible, such as when a storm comes suddenly, or comes unexpectedly and people are overburdened or forgetful.
The questioner : I mean, if it comes before the Asr prayer.
The Shaykh : Suppose it comes with the adhan for Asr, and you fear that people will come, being overburdened, so you say, “Pray in your homes.”
The questioner : Okay, this has happened.
The Shaykh : It happened, or was it just said? Is that correct?
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قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 4073 - 4600 معلوم أنه في حال المطر يقال صلوا في رحالكم ولكن لم نسمع هذا في مساجدنا...؟ ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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