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Praying Fajr After Sunrise: Is It Valid?
A man consistently delays Fajr prayer until after sunrise while performing other prayers on time. Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Ṣāliḥ al-ʿUthaymīn explains that praying Fajr after its time without a legitimate excuse invalidates the prayer, and habitual sleep is not an excuse. He urges the man to pray Fajr in congregation.
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Is Straightening Rows Before Prayer Obligatory?
Straightening the rows before prayer is obligatory. The Prophet ﷺ would not commence the prayer until he observed the rows and ensured that shoulders and ankles were aligned. Once the rows were correctly straightened, he would begin the prayer, emphasising its importance in congregational worship.
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Leaving Friday Prayer Due to a Bad Sermon
If the Friday sermon contains slander against the scholars of the Sunnah or the rulers, you may distract yourself from listening and complete the prayer, then avoid returning. If you can reach another masjid of the people of Sunnah in time, you should attend there instead.
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Missing Congregational Prayer Due to Work
When work prevents you from reaching a masjid or hearing the call to prayer, you are excused from attending the congregation. You may pray with family at home or with colleagues at work. If this is not possible, praying alone is permitted.
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Don’t Pray Friday with Innovators
Shaykh Muhammad Bazmul says Muslims should not pray Jumu’ah in mosques of innovators if they can reach mosques of the Sunnah. Praying with innovators can increase their followers and expose people to false ideas. If no Sunni mosque is available, pray at home or another place.
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No Forgiveness for One Who Abandons Prayer
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ ibn Fawzān al-Fawzān explains that if a person dies abandoning the prayer intentionally, good deeds performed on their behalf, including charity and fasting, will not benefit them. Forgiveness should not be sought for such a person if they died in that state.