The Ruling on Praying the Duha Prayer While Working
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Question:
He says that he is a repentant man, and he feels that he desires to perform the Duha prayer, knowing that he is studying, but he asks for permission to perform this prayer, and he feels that he is being hypocritical in this situation, knowing that his intention is the intention of prayer. What is your opinion and what guidance do you have for him?
Answer:
The Duha prayer is a recommended practice (sunnah) and an act of devotion. If it is feasible, it is an act of devotion wherever one is. If it does not prevent you from doing what is obligatory upon you, pray it at a time when there is an opportunity during work; otherwise, pray it when not working. This is because the Duha prayer is an act of devotion and obedience, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) encouraged it. May Allah send blessings and peace upon him. But if you are busy with work, no, work is obligatory and it is a voluntary recommended practice. You must perform the work as it is obligatory upon you. You must fulfill the trust and not neglect it in exchange for this. So, during work hours, you must perform the work. If you pray two rak'ahs after the sun has risen before you come to work, that is sufficient.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
He says that he is a repentant man, and he feels that he desires to perform the Duha prayer, knowing that he is studying, but he asks for permission to perform this prayer, and he feels that he is being hypocritical in this situation, knowing that his intention is the intention of prayer. What is your opinion and what guidance do you have for him?
Answer:
The Duha prayer is a recommended practice (sunnah) and an act of devotion. If it is feasible, it is an act of devotion wherever one is. If it does not prevent you from doing what is obligatory upon you, pray it at a time when there is an opportunity during work; otherwise, pray it when not working. This is because the Duha prayer is an act of devotion and obedience, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) encouraged it. May Allah send blessings and peace upon him. But if you are busy with work, no, work is obligatory and it is a voluntary recommended practice. You must perform the work as it is obligatory upon you. You must fulfill the trust and not neglect it in exchange for this. So, during work hours, you must perform the work. If you pray two rak'ahs after the sun has risen before you come to work, that is sufficient.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
لقاءات لابن باز - لقاء ابن باز - ٩ — archive.org (26:54)
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