In some places, several mosques gather for the prayer, so what is the ruling on praying in these mosques?
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The questioner : In some cities, they establish... so what is the ruling on the prayer...?
The Shaykh : What we see is that the prayer is valid in every one of these mosques, because this is up to the people. If we said it is not valid except in the first mosque, this would lead to hardship. However, we see that those responsible for mosque affairs must prevent multiple congregations except out of pressing need. But there is no doubt that it is better and more purifying for the conscience for a person to intend the first mosque. Yes.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : Without a pressing need, yes, he commits a sin, there is no doubt about it. It is cooperation in sin.
The Shaykh : What we see is that the prayer is valid in every one of these mosques, because this is up to the people. If we said it is not valid except in the first mosque, this would lead to hardship. However, we see that those responsible for mosque affairs must prevent multiple congregations except out of pressing need. But there is no doubt that it is better and more purifying for the conscience for a person to intend the first mosque. Yes.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : Without a pressing need, yes, he commits a sin, there is no doubt about it. It is cooperation in sin.