Is it prescribed for a traveler to head to a neighboring town to pray the Friday prayer?
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The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : A traveler who is walking on the road, is it prescribed for him to head to some neighboring towns to pray the Friday prayer, or should he pray where he is if they are in congregation?
The Shaykh : If there is no hardship for him, it appears that the better option is to detour to the town to pray the Friday prayer so that he may receive its reward. However, if there is hardship, he should not make it difficult for himself, given that there is a dispensation.
The questioner : A traveler who is walking on the road, is it prescribed for him to head to some neighboring towns to pray the Friday prayer, or should he pray where he is if they are in congregation?
The Shaykh : If there is no hardship for him, it appears that the better option is to detour to the town to pray the Friday prayer so that he may receive its reward. However, if there is hardship, he should not make it difficult for himself, given that there is a dispensation.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 4323هل يشرع للمسافر أن يقصد بلد مجاور ليصلي الجمعة؟📔 الشرح الممتع على زاد المستقنع - ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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