The Ruling on Congregational Prayer
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Question:
What is the ruling on congregational prayer, Shaykh Salih?
Answer:
Congregational prayer is an obligatory duty. For this reason, Allah prescribed the call to prayer, built mosques, and prepared prayer areas, because this is an obligation; if it were merely a voluntary act, we would not need these things. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Ibn Hibban 10:352, and he threatened the hypocrites who do not attend congregational prayer by saying that their houses would be set on fire. This is a punishment that is not imposed except for abandoning an obligation. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you.
What is the ruling on congregational prayer, Shaykh Salih?
Answer:
Congregational prayer is an obligatory duty. For this reason, Allah prescribed the call to prayer, built mosques, and prepared prayer areas, because this is an obligation; if it were merely a voluntary act, we would not need these things. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Whoever hears the call to prayer and does not respond, he has no prayer, except one who has an excuse
من سمع النداء فلم يجب فلا صلاة له إلا من عذرThe presenter:
May Allah bless you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/194 — archive.org (5:36)
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