Establishing Jumu`ah Prayer by two or more congregations in the same Masjid

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Q: Please, give me a Fatwa (legal opinion issued by a qualified Muslim scholar) on the following question submitted by the Islamic Community in Newcastle, United Kingdom. They ask whether it is permissible to offer Jumu`ah (Friday) Prayer in two groups consecutively as their number is beyond the capacity of the Salah (Prayer) place. Actually, the university that granted them the place restricted their number to 250, while they are now more than 400.

A: It is impermissible to establish Jumu`ah Prayer two or more times in one place. Actually, doing so has no basis in the Qur'an, the Sunnah (whatever is reported from the Prophet), or the practice of the Salaf (righteous predecessors), or great scholars. However, it is permissible, when needed, to establish Jumu`ah Prayer at another Masjid (mosque) in the country.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.