Is it permissible to pray between the pillars for an individual or a congregation?
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The questioner : My teacher, what is the ruling on praying between the pillars without necessity?
The Shaykh : If he is praying alone, there is nothing wrong with it.
The questioner : A congregation:
The Shaykh : As for when he is praying in congregation, that is what the Messenger (peace be upon him) forbade, saying:, so it is forbidden and not permissible. However, the prayer is valid. As for necessities: necessities permit the prohibited.
The questioner : Other than necessities, such as coercion.
The Shaykh : It indicates prohibition, yes.
The questioner : But it does not invalidate it, meaning?
The Shaykh : It does not invalidate it.
The Shaykh : If he is praying alone, there is nothing wrong with it.
The questioner : A congregation:
The Shaykh : As for when he is praying in congregation, that is what the Messenger (peace be upon him) forbade, saying:
Do not line up between the pillars
لا تصفوا بين السواريThe questioner : Other than necessities, such as coercion.
The Shaykh : It indicates prohibition, yes.
The questioner : But it does not invalidate it, meaning?
The Shaykh : It does not invalidate it.
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