Ruling on missing the congregational prayer to listen to a religious program
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Question:
He says: If there is a program I like to listen to, but it airs at the time of prayer, should I listen to that program, knowing that it is a religious program? Or should I start by performing the prayer? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
It is obligatory for you to start with the congregational prayer, to start with the congregational prayer.
As for if you are sick or traveling, you may delay a little to hear the benefit; there is nothing wrong with that. But if listening to it causes you to miss the congregational prayer, it is not permissible for you; rather, you must pray with the congregation. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
He says: If there is a program I like to listen to, but it airs at the time of prayer, should I listen to that program, knowing that it is a religious program? Or should I start by performing the prayer? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
It is obligatory for you to start with the congregational prayer, to start with the congregational prayer.
As for if you are sick or traveling, you may delay a little to hear the benefit; there is nothing wrong with that. But if listening to it causes you to miss the congregational prayer, it is not permissible for you; rather, you must pray with the congregation. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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