Hearing the call from a far distance: Is congregation obligatory upon him?
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The third question of Fatwa No. ( 7811 )
Q3: If I hear the mu'adhdhin from a distance of about eight hundred meters, should I pray in my place or go to the mosque where the call was made?
A3: You must attend this mosque and pray in it with the congregation, or any other mosque that is easier for you, as long as you are able to do so; because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Bulugh al-Maram 2:308 Narrated by Ibn Majah and al-Daraqutni and Ibn Hibban and al-Hakim . With a sound chain. And what was narrated by Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: Bulugh al-Maram 2:307 Narrated by Muslim .
And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his companions.
Q3: If I hear the mu'adhdhin from a distance of about eight hundred meters, should I pray in my place or go to the mosque where the call was made?
A3: You must attend this mosque and pray in it with the congregation, or any other mosque that is easier for you, as long as you are able to do so; because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Whoever hears the call for prayer and and does not come (to the mosque for prayer), his prayer will not be accepted from him, unless he has a (legitimate) excuse.
من سمع النداء فلم يأت فلا صلاة له إلا من عذرNarrated [Abu Hurairah (RA)]: A blind man came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said, "O Messenger of Allah, I have no guide to take me to the mosque." He [the Prophet (ﷺ)] therefore permitted him (to pray at his house), then when the man turned away the Prophet (ﷺ) called him and asked, "Can you hear the Adhan (call) for prayer?" He answered, "Yes". He [the Prophet (ﷺ)] said, "Then respond to it." [Reported by Muslim].
أتى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم رجل أعمى، فقال: يا رسول الله: إنه ليس لي قائد يقودني إلى المسجد، فرخص له، فلما ولى دعاه فقال: هل تسمع النداء بالصلاة؟ قال: نعم، قال: فأجبAnd success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his companions.
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