The ruling on delaying the midday prayer due to work circumstances
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Question:
This questioner says: Regarding delaying the midday prayer by one or two hours due to our work conditions, what is the ruling on that? Especially regarding some female students and teachers who are delayed in leaving school?
Answer:
It is obligatory to allocate time for the prayer in government offices, schools, and offices; it must be given its due consideration. Because the country is a Muslim country, it is obligatory that when the prayer time enters, people turn to perform it at the beginning of its time, and in congregation for men. It is obligatory to schedule the prayer at the very beginning of a person’s work list. If a call is made or a cause arises to delay it within the time, there is no harm as long as the time remains. However, if there is choice and ample time, one should hasten to pray. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
This questioner says: Regarding delaying the midday prayer by one or two hours due to our work conditions, what is the ruling on that? Especially regarding some female students and teachers who are delayed in leaving school?
Answer:
It is obligatory to allocate time for the prayer in government offices, schools, and offices; it must be given its due consideration. Because the country is a Muslim country, it is obligatory that when the prayer time enters, people turn to perform it at the beginning of its time, and in congregation for men. It is obligatory to schedule the prayer at the very beginning of a person’s work list. If a call is made or a cause arises to delay it within the time, there is no harm as long as the time remains. However, if there is choice and ample time, one should hasten to pray. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/270 — archive.org (16:28)
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