Abandoning congregational Salah in the Masjid


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Q 4: There is a man who does not attend congregational Salah (Prayer) because the Prophet (peace be upon him) told one of his Sahabah (Companions), Be used to staying at home. What is the opinion of scholars on this? A: It is impermissible to abandon the congregational Salah in the Masjid (mosque) unless there is a Shar`y (Islamically lawful) excuse, (Part No. 6; Page No. 192


A: It is impermissible to abandon the congregational Salah in the Masjid (mosque) unless there is a Shar`y (Islamically lawful) excuse, (Part No. 6; Page No. 192) whether sickness or fear. His order (peace be upon him) to his Sahabah to stay at home refers to keeping away from Fitnah (temptation) and evil, not abandoning the Jumu`ah (Friday) Prayer and the congregational Salah.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.




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