The prohibition of gathering in circles on Friday: is it before the Fajr prayer or after it?
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The questioner : Likewise, regarding the gathering on Friday, is it intended to be immediately before the prayer or after the Fajr prayer? Because there are young men who have become accustomed to doing so after Fajr?
The Shaykh : It appears that gathering before people arrive at the mosque is permissible. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited gathering on Friday so that they would not make it difficult for the people who come to pray. Before Fajr, usually no one comes.
The questioner : After Fajr.
The Shaykh : After Fajr, that is my intention. After Fajr, usually no one comes.
The Shaykh : It appears that gathering before people arrive at the mosque is permissible. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited gathering on Friday so that they would not make it difficult for the people who come to pray. Before Fajr, usually no one comes.
The questioner : After Fajr.
The Shaykh : After Fajr, that is my intention. After Fajr, usually no one comes.