The ruling on one who fasts voluntarily but does not pray Maghrib in congregation

Question : She says: If a man fasts on Mondays and Thursdays, and he is unable to break his fast until the first adhan or after the adhan, she says that he leaves the first prayer, which is Maghrib, and prays it later. Is that permissible for him?

Answer : How can he fast voluntarily and leave an obligatory duty? Praying in congregation is obligatory. Breaking the fast is accomplished with three dates and a cup of water if it is hot, or a cup of coffee, and this does not take more than five minutes or less. Then he goes out and prays with the Muslims. It is not permissible for him to delay the Maghrib prayer. May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. And thank you to the sister who called, and I listened to the answer. We will take another call.