Praying at home for one who is being treated with garlic
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Question:
He sent a set of questions, asking: Shaykh, he says that he is ill and is treated with garlic daily according to the doctor's opinion. He says: I do not want to neglect the congregational prayer, so what is the ruling on my praying at home?
Answer:
If the garlic has a strong, offensive smell that bothers the worshippers, there is no blame on him for praying in his home, as he is excused. However, if the smell is mild and has no effect on the worshippers, or if he uses something to counteract the smell to reduce or eliminate it, he should do what he can.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
He sent a set of questions, asking: Shaykh, he says that he is ill and is treated with garlic daily according to the doctor's opinion. He says: I do not want to neglect the congregational prayer, so what is the ruling on my praying at home?
Answer:
If the garlic has a strong, offensive smell that bothers the worshippers, there is no blame on him for praying in his home, as he is excused. However, if the smell is mild and has no effect on the worshippers, or if he uses something to counteract the smell to reduce or eliminate it, he should do what he can.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/146 — archive.org (19:43)
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