Is the prayer of one who deliberately prays between the pillars, while there is ample space in the mosque, invalid?
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The questioner : One who deliberately prays between the pillars, and there is ample space in the mosque, and he does it deliberately.
The Shaykh : What is the matter with it?
The questioner : What is the ruling on his prayer? Is it invalid?
The Shaykh : No, it is not invalid; his prayer is valid, but he is sinful for defying the prohibition of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him).
Another questioner : He prayed alone.
The questioner : He prayed alone, as a challenge, so to speak.
The Shaykh : Why did he pray alone?
The questioner : As a challenge, so to speak...
The Shaykh : He is sinful.
Be patient with me, I have not done anything to you [everyone laughs].
The Shaykh : What is the matter with it?
The questioner : What is the ruling on his prayer? Is it invalid?
The Shaykh : No, it is not invalid; his prayer is valid, but he is sinful for defying the prohibition of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him).
Another questioner : He prayed alone.
The questioner : He prayed alone, as a challenge, so to speak.
The Shaykh : Why did he pray alone?
The questioner : As a challenge, so to speak...
The Shaykh : He is sinful.
Be patient with me, I have not done anything to you [everyone laughs].
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