Is congregational prayer obligatory for the traveler?
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Question:
Is the traveler obligated to pray in congregation?
Answer:
Yes, if he finds a congregation, it is obligatory for him.
Q: For example, if he stayed in a hotel...?
The Shaykh: He should pray with the congregation, not alone. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded congregational prayer, and neglecting it is among the characteristics of hypocrites. As for if they are a group of two or more, they may pray with the congregation four rak'ahs, or they may pray alone, shortening it to two.
Q: If one prays alone, does he sin?
The Shaykh: Yes, congregational prayer is obligatory.
Is the traveler obligated to pray in congregation?
Answer:
Yes, if he finds a congregation, it is obligatory for him.
Q: For example, if he stayed in a hotel...?
The Shaykh: He should pray with the congregation, not alone. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded congregational prayer, and neglecting it is among the characteristics of hypocrites. As for if they are a group of two or more, they may pray with the congregation four rak'ahs, or they may pray alone, shortening it to two.
Q: If one prays alone, does he sin?
The Shaykh: Yes, congregational prayer is obligatory.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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