The Ruling on Abandoning the Congregational Prayer in the Mosque Due to Arguments
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Question:
The second question, O Abdullah. My question, Shaykh, is that I sometimes avoid praying in the mosque because there are many arguments, and I pray at home. Is there a sin on me for that?
Answer:
It is not permissible for you to leave the prayer with the congregation, or to leave the mosque, if it is near you and you hear the call to prayer. You must pray with the Muslims. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Ibn Majah 793Sahih (Darussalam). It was asked: What is the excuse? He said: Fear or illness. Yes.
The second question, O Abdullah. My question, Shaykh, is that I sometimes avoid praying in the mosque because there are many arguments, and I pray at home. Is there a sin on me for that?
Answer:
It is not permissible for you to leave the prayer with the congregation, or to leave the mosque, if it is near you and you hear the call to prayer. You must pray with the Muslims. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Whoever hears the call and does not come, his prayer is not valid, except for those who have an excuse.
من سمع النداء فلم يأته فلا صلاة له إلا من عذر
Source
فتاوى على الهواء 16-03-1436هـ — af.org.sa (29:36)
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