Is it permissible to perform the prayer at home for one who is afflicted with a mental and nervous illness?
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Question:
He asks and says: I am one of those whom Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, has afflicted with a nervous and mental illness that has prevented me from performing the prayer in the mosque. I am aware that I maintain performing it at its times at home. I ask you, Honorable Shaykh, to issue a ruling for me: Is there any blame on me for performing it at home, or is it necessary to go to the mosque given my condition as I have described? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
If you are unable to go to the mosque, you are excused in praying at home. However, if you are able to go to the mosque, even if it involves some hardship, then it is obligatory for you to pray in the mosque. This is according to one's ability. Fear Allah as much as you are able.
He asks and says: I am one of those whom Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, has afflicted with a nervous and mental illness that has prevented me from performing the prayer in the mosque. I am aware that I maintain performing it at its times at home. I ask you, Honorable Shaykh, to issue a ruling for me: Is there any blame on me for performing it at home, or is it necessary to go to the mosque given my condition as I have described? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
If you are unable to go to the mosque, you are excused in praying at home. However, if you are able to go to the mosque, even if it involves some hardship, then it is obligatory for you to pray in the mosque. This is according to one's ability. Fear Allah as much as you are able.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز أداء الصلاة في البيت لمن ابتلي بمرض نفسي وعصبي؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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