Does one receive the reward of congregational prayer if he leaves it for an excuse?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: I have been ill for years and suffer from kidney pain. I want to, meaning, I want to receive the reward of the congregation and not neglect the congregational prayer. What is the ruling on my praying at home?
Answer:
If attending the congregation is difficult for you, pray at home, and you will have the reward, if Allah wills, by your intention to attend the congregation if you were able to. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: I have been ill for years and suffer from kidney pain. I want to, meaning, I want to receive the reward of the congregation and not neglect the congregational prayer. What is the ruling on my praying at home?
Answer:
If attending the congregation is difficult for you, pray at home, and you will have the reward, if Allah wills, by your intention to attend the congregation if you were able to. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل ينال أجر صلاة الجماعة من تركها لعذر؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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