Is it permissible to perform the prayer for rain in schools if there is an order from the Ministry?
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Question:
The questioner: Is it permissible to perform the prayer for rain in schools, given that there is an order from the Ministry to perform it in all schools?
Answer:
The order must come from the Ifta' authority, not from the Ministry, because these are acts of worship that must be referred to the Ifta' authority. If a fatwa is issued by the Ifta' authority, it is acted upon; but without a fatwa, it is not. Yes.
The questioner: Is it permissible to perform the prayer for rain in schools, given that there is an order from the Ministry to perform it in all schools?
Answer:
The order must come from the Ifta' authority, not from the Ministry, because these are acts of worship that must be referred to the Ifta' authority. If a fatwa is issued by the Ifta' authority, it is acted upon; but without a fatwa, it is not. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1790- 4717] هل يجوز إقامة صلاة الاستسقاء في المدارس إذا كان هناك أمر من الوزارة؟ - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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