Conditions for the validity of congregational prayer outside the mosque
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The questioner:
The questioner asks: Is it obligatory or a condition for one who prays outside the mosque that the rows be connected, or is it sufficient to hear the imam’s voice?
The Shaykh:
Two conditions are required: the rows must be connected, meaning the mosque is full and the area behind the mosque is also full. The second condition is that the imam or one of the ma'mums (those praying behind the imam) must be visible so that one can follow him.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. The questioner says:
The Shaykh:
Merely saying the takbir (Allahu Akbar) is not sufficient; hearing the takbir is sufficient. Yes.
The questioner asks: Is it obligatory or a condition for one who prays outside the mosque that the rows be connected, or is it sufficient to hear the imam’s voice?
The Shaykh:
Two conditions are required: the rows must be connected, meaning the mosque is full and the area behind the mosque is also full. The second condition is that the imam or one of the ma'mums (those praying behind the imam) must be visible so that one can follow him.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. The questioner says:
The Shaykh:
Merely saying the takbir (Allahu Akbar) is not sufficient; hearing the takbir is sufficient. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/2465] شروط صحة صلاة الجماعة خارج المسجد - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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