Intentions for the Greeting of the Mosque and the Prayer for Guidance
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Question:
Finally, among his questions, he says: I entered the mosque during a time when prayer is prohibited. I know that the greeting of the mosque is one of the prayers with a cause, and it is permissible to perform it during the prohibited times. Is it permissible for me to intend the greeting of the mosque as a prayer for guidance (istikharah)?
Answer:
No, do not intend it as a prayer for guidance. The prayer for guidance is independent, and the greeting of the mosque is independent. Every prayer has its own cause. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh
Finally, among his questions, he says: I entered the mosque during a time when prayer is prohibited. I know that the greeting of the mosque is one of the prayers with a cause, and it is permissible to perform it during the prohibited times. Is it permissible for me to intend the greeting of the mosque as a prayer for guidance (istikharah)?
Answer:
No, do not intend it as a prayer for guidance. The prayer for guidance is independent, and the greeting of the mosque is independent. Every prayer has its own cause. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/133 — archive.org (12:33)
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