Prayer after eating if the congregation is missed and food is present
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The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah preserve you. I went to buy lunch before the 'Asr adhan, and when I returned home, the iqamah was called. I was the driver for the food, so I ate, which caused me to miss the congregation. I prayed alone. Is my action valid?
The Shaykh:
Yes, your action is valid. If you had gone to pray while hungry, your action would be disliked. Yes, because you would be distracted
The questioner:
and preoccupied in the prayer. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
The Shaykh:
Food, yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah preserve you. I went to buy lunch before the 'Asr adhan, and when I returned home, the iqamah was called. I was the driver for the food, so I ate, which caused me to miss the congregation. I prayed alone. Is my action valid?
The Shaykh:
Yes, your action is valid. If you had gone to pray while hungry, your action would be disliked. Yes, because you would be distracted
The questioner:
and preoccupied in the prayer. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
There is no prayer in my presence.
لا صلاة في حضرتي.The Shaykh:
Food, yes.
Source
شرح أخصر المختصرات في الفقه، تابع باب: صفة الصلاة — islamhouse.com (1:02:16)
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