If a man is praying and a man next to him is eating garlic, does this break the prayer?
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The questioner : If a man is praying and a man next to him... is it permissible for him to break the prayer?
The Shaykh : If he is being harmed to the extent that it disturbs him, there is no harm; otherwise, he should not break the prayer. But when he finishes the prayer, he should say, "My brother, please leave the mosque," and have him leave the mosque if he is able to.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : If he cannot find a place other than this one, where he is compelled to cover his mouth, there is no harm; otherwise, he should go to another place. But as I told you, he should leave.
The questioner : Which is less severe: breaking the prayer or covering the mouth?
The Shaykh : No, covering the mouth is less severe.
The Shaykh : If he is being harmed to the extent that it disturbs him, there is no harm; otherwise, he should not break the prayer. But when he finishes the prayer, he should say, "My brother, please leave the mosque," and have him leave the mosque if he is able to.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : If he cannot find a place other than this one, where he is compelled to cover his mouth, there is no harm; otherwise, he should go to another place. But as I told you, he should leave.
The questioner : Which is less severe: breaking the prayer or covering the mouth?
The Shaykh : No, covering the mouth is less severe.