The Ruling on Congregational Prayer for a Guard on Duty
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Question:
I am a soldier, and my work starts at 2:00 PM and ends at 8:00 PM. I am not permitted to sit down. What is your opinion, Your Eminence, regarding the 'Asr and Maghrib prayers?
Answer:
Pray it while you are on guard duty. It is obligatory for you to pray 'Asr and Maghrib while on guard duty, and guard duty does not prevent you from doing so. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to appoint guards, and they would pray. So, you pray in your place. While in your position, you pray 'Asr, and you pray Maghrib. Be assured of good; he is not a guard who seeks trouble. You are praying, and Allah will protect you. If you see someone who intends harm, break the prayer and restrain him. If you see something, you are excused. If you see something that concerns you, break the prayer, then return to it and perform it again.
I am a soldier, and my work starts at 2:00 PM and ends at 8:00 PM. I am not permitted to sit down. What is your opinion, Your Eminence, regarding the 'Asr and Maghrib prayers?
Answer:
Pray it while you are on guard duty. It is obligatory for you to pray 'Asr and Maghrib while on guard duty, and guard duty does not prevent you from doing so. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to appoint guards, and they would pray. So, you pray in your place. While in your position, you pray 'Asr, and you pray Maghrib. Be assured of good; he is not a guard who seeks trouble. You are praying, and Allah will protect you. If you see someone who intends harm, break the prayer and restrain him. If you see something, you are excused. If you see something that concerns you, break the prayer, then return to it and perform it again.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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