The Ruling on the Distance of a Farsakh Regarding the Obligation of Friday Prayer
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Question:
Also, the other question says: It was reported from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) thatMishkat al-Masabih 1375 So what is a farsakh? And is Friday prayer not obligatory upon whoever is farther from the mosque than that, or does not hear the call to prayer?
Answer:
A farsakh is a distance of three miles. The criterion in this matter is if one hears the call to prayer without a loudspeaker. If he hears it without a loudspeaker, then it is obligatory for him to attend. His saying (peace and blessings be upon him)Sahih Ibn Hibban 10:352. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you.
Also, the other question says: It was reported from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that
The Friday prayer is obligatory on him who hears the call
الجمعة على من سمع النداءAnswer:
A farsakh is a distance of three miles. The criterion in this matter is if one hears the call to prayer without a loudspeaker. If he hears it without a loudspeaker, then it is obligatory for him to attend. His saying (peace and blessings be upon him)
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 - 03/198 — archive.org (2:07)
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