Multiple congregations in a mosque with a regular imam
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: It is established in the Musannaf of Ibn Abi Shaybah that the Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), when they entered the mosque and found that the people had already prayed individually, [did what?]. He asks: What is the stronger position regarding multiple congregations in a mosque that has a regular imam and a regular mu'adhdhin?
Answer:
No, separating is not permissible. Separation is not permissible. When a man entered after the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) had prayed with his Companions, he saidSahih Ibn Hibban 10:694, [meaning] they do not pray individually as long as there is a congregation that gathers. Yes, because our religion is a religion of gathering, not a religion of separation. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: It is established in the Musannaf of Ibn Abi Shaybah that the Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), when they entered the mosque and found that the people had already prayed individually, [did what?]. He asks: What is the stronger position regarding multiple congregations in a mosque that has a regular imam and a regular mu'adhdhin?
Answer:
No, separating is not permissible. Separation is not permissible. When a man entered after the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) had prayed with his Companions, he said
Who will give charity to this man by praying with him
من يتصدق على هذا فيصلي معه
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل قال - تعالى - { فإذا قرأت القرآن فاستعذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم } — islamhouse.com (58:15)
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