What should I do if the iqamah is called while I am praying a voluntary prayer?
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Question:
If the iqamah is called while I am praying a voluntary prayer, do I cut off my prayer, or is it obligatory for me to complete the voluntary prayer and then exit with the salam?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Jami` at-Tirmidhi 421Sahih (Darussalam) Therefore, it is not permissible for a person to enter into a voluntary prayer after the iqamah. However, if the iqamah is called while he is in the voluntary prayer, if he is at the beginning of it, he cuts it off. But if he is at the end of it and only a little remains, he completes it, because a long time would be lost for him. He completes it if only a little remains. But if he is at the beginning of the voluntary prayer, he cuts it off. Yes.
If the iqamah is called while I am praying a voluntary prayer, do I cut off my prayer, or is it obligatory for me to complete the voluntary prayer and then exit with the salam?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
When the Iqamah has been called for the Salat then there is no Salat except the obligatory.
إذا أقيمت الصلاة فلا صلاة إلا المكتوبة.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ماذا أفعل إذا أقيمت الصلاة وأنا أصلى النافلة؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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