The ruling on praying outside the mosque due to heavy congestion when a nearby mosque is available

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Q381: The questioner says: If there is a nearby mosque, and it is possible to catch the congregation or the Friday prayer in that mosque, are they obligated to pray in it, or are they obligated to pray outside the mosque on the road?
A381: If they can catch the prayer in a nearby mosque, it is better for them to go to that mosque and to avoid the difficulty and disagreement.

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