He says in his letter: I am a man suffering from a severe illness that affects my brain. In crowds and gatherings, when this illness strikes me, I fall to the ground and lose awareness of where I am.
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The questioner : He says in his letter: I am a man suffering from a severe illness that affects my brain. In crowds and gatherings, when this illness strikes me, I fall to the ground and lose awareness of where I am. This illness only strikes me during prayer. Is it permissible for me to leave the prayer in the mosque because of this illness, and instead pray at home alone? May Allah guide you?
The Shaykh : Yes, we say yes. It is permissible for you to leave the congregational prayer and pray in your home, given that attending the congregation leads to this illness which affects you. Allah, Blessed and Exalted is He, said:[At-Taghabun 64:16] And He, the Exalted, said: [Al-Baqarah 2:185] And He, the Exalted, said: [Al-Hajj 22:78] And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: So as long as you are in the condition you described to us, it is not obligatory for you to attend the congregation. We ask Allah to cure you of what has befallen you.
The Shaykh : Yes, we say yes. It is permissible for you to leave the congregational prayer and pray in your home, given that attending the congregation leads to this illness which affects you. Allah, Blessed and Exalted is He, said: