Is it permissible to establish a second congregation after the first congregation in the mosque?

Question:
The questioner asks: Is it permissible to establish a second congregation after the first congregation in the mosque?

Answer:
If the congregational prayer is missed by someone, meaning he and those who missed the prayer pray as a second congregation, there is no harm if they missed the prayer. However, if they intentionally leave the congregation and say, "We will establish a second congregation," this is forbidden and not permissible. But if they come intending to pray with the congregation and miss it, there is no harm in establishing a second congregation. This is because they did not intentionally leave the first congregation; rather, they missed it. A man entered after the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) had prayed with the Muslims. The man entered wanting to pray, and he had missed it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: This indicates the permissibility of establishing a congregational prayer for one who missed the first congregation. Yes. You say: Division is prohibited. Dividing into groups, where each group prays on its own, this is what is prohibited.