Delaying the congregational prayer for the emergency doctor
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Question:
The questioner says: Working in the emergency department, sometimes there is only one doctor and the work is crowded with emergency cases, which delays performing the obligatory prayer with the congregation. Is this permissible?
Answer:
Yes, this is permissible if he has patients who need emergency care. In that case, he prays in the place where he is, even if he is alone. If there is someone with him, such as a nurse or another doctor, it is obligatory for them to pray in congregation. However, if he has no one with him, he continues working with the patients and prays alone, and the congregation is excused for him.
The questioner says: Working in the emergency department, sometimes there is only one doctor and the work is crowded with emergency cases, which delays performing the obligatory prayer with the congregation. Is this permissible?
Answer:
Yes, this is permissible if he has patients who need emergency care. In that case, he prays in the place where he is, even if he is alone. If there is someone with him, such as a nurse or another doctor, it is obligatory for them to pray in congregation. However, if he has no one with him, he continues working with the patients and prays alone, and the congregation is excused for him.
Source
الفتاوى الفقهية في المسائل الطبية الرمضانية، الفتاوي الفقهية في المسائل الطبية الرمضانية — islamhouse.com (57:07)
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