Using the Hadith of 'Utbah as Evidence That Congregational Prayer Is Not Obligatory
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Some people cite the hadith of 'Utbah ibn Malik, when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed for him in his house, as evidence that congregational prayer in the mosques is not obligatory.
Answer:
The hadith of 'Utbah mentions an excuse. He says: The flood prevents me, it prevents me from reaching the mosque of my people. He mentioned the excuse, which was the flood. It is also reported that he said: I was distressed by my eyesight in the last part of his life (may Allah be pleased with him); his vision became weak and he needed a guide. He mentioned the excuse in this case. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Some people cite the hadith of 'Utbah ibn Malik, when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed for him in his house, as evidence that congregational prayer in the mosques is not obligatory.
Answer:
The hadith of 'Utbah mentions an excuse. He says: The flood prevents me, it prevents me from reaching the mosque of my people. He mentioned the excuse, which was the flood. It is also reported that he said: I was distressed by my eyesight in the last part of his life (may Allah be pleased with him); his vision became weak and he needed a guide. He mentioned the excuse in this case. Yes.
Source
المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين 17-10-1434هـ — af.org.sa (51:44)
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