A man works in a factory near the mosque all week, and his employer does not give him permission to attend the Friday prayer. What is the ruling?
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The Shaykh : He says: A man works in a factory all week and cannot leave for the Friday prayer unless the day off falls on Friday, and he may remain in this state for several months. What is obligatory for him?
Is he in a place where he can pray the Friday prayer?
The questioner : No, Shaykh, he only prays the obligatory prayer.
The Shaykh : The question is, is he in a place near the mosque?
The questioner : Yes, but he cannot leave the factory.
The Shaykh : The question is, is he in a place near the mosque?
The questioner : Yes, indeed.
The Shaykh : Can he hear the adhan without a microphone?
The questioner : No, with a microphone.
The Shaykh : Okay, and is he given permission to leave but he delays?
The questioner : He is not given permission.
The Shaykh : Then he is excused.
The questioner : Even if it is Friday?
The Shaykh : Yes, indeed.
Is he in a place where he can pray the Friday prayer?
The questioner : No, Shaykh, he only prays the obligatory prayer.
The Shaykh : The question is, is he in a place near the mosque?
The questioner : Yes, but he cannot leave the factory.
The Shaykh : The question is, is he in a place near the mosque?
The questioner : Yes, indeed.
The Shaykh : Can he hear the adhan without a microphone?
The questioner : No, with a microphone.
The Shaykh : Okay, and is he given permission to leave but he delays?
The questioner : He is not given permission.
The Shaykh : Then he is excused.
The questioner : Even if it is Friday?
The Shaykh : Yes, indeed.