A man praying at home when he is able to go to the mosque
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Question:
Ahmad Saeed from Abha says: Is a man’s prayer at home invalid if he is able to go to the mosque?
Answer:
His prayer is not invalid; it is sufficient. However, he misses out on a great reward and a significant multiplication of reward. He leaves behind the sunnah (recommended practice) of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), and he ends up with only one prayer instead of twenty-seven prayers with the congregation. This is a great loss. Therefore, he should fear Allah and maintain the congregational prayer. Congregational prayer is obligatory. If he prays at home without an excuse, he is abandoning an obligation and commits a sin by leaving it. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Ahmad Saeed from Abha says: Is a man’s prayer at home invalid if he is able to go to the mosque?
Answer:
His prayer is not invalid; it is sufficient. However, he misses out on a great reward and a significant multiplication of reward. He leaves behind the sunnah (recommended practice) of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), and he ends up with only one prayer instead of twenty-seven prayers with the congregation. This is a great loss. Therefore, he should fear Allah and maintain the congregational prayer. Congregational prayer is obligatory. If he prays at home without an excuse, he is abandoning an obligation and commits a sin by leaving it. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/227 — archive.org (15:58)
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