What is the stronger position regarding the prayer of the two festivals: is it an individual obligation or a collective obligation?
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The Shaykh : There are foreigners among you, and therefore we do not have the freedom that you enjoy. And so we are, as he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Therefore, I told Abu Ahmad that it was necessary for the order to be different from this order. And finally, we say: [Al-Baqarah 2:216] May Allah reward you all, and take advantage of the opportunity, for only about half an hour remains. So ask some of your questions. In any case, I hope they are not traditional, meaning repetitive questions. Let them be questions that our brothers can recognize.Those present .
The questioner : The stronger position regarding the ruling on the prayer of the two festivals: is it a confirmed recommended practice, or a collective obligation, or an individual obligation, as the Shaykh al-Islam said?
The Shaykh : Rather, it is an individual obligation, exactly like the Friday prayer, or even more emphatic. Is the answer clear?
The questioner : Yes, it is clear.
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ساددوا و قاربواBut perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you
و عسى أن تكرهوا شيئا و هو خير لكمThe questioner : The stronger position regarding the ruling on the prayer of the two festivals: is it a confirmed recommended practice, or a collective obligation, or an individual obligation, as the Shaykh al-Islam said?
The Shaykh : Rather, it is an individual obligation, exactly like the Friday prayer, or even more emphatic. Is the answer clear?
The questioner : Yes, it is clear.
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