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The Ruling on Friday Prayer in the Presence of Corona
In the current situation, it has been prohibited to perform Friday prayer in the mosque, but some scholars say that it must be performed, and they say that prayer is a command from God, and you will be held accountable for it on the Day of Judgment. I told them: Friday prayer in the mosque has been officially prohibited, and they said: We will not obey the command of the imam if he is not a Muslim. What should we do, should we pray Friday or not?
Answer
I say, and with God's guidance: It is necessary to adhere to the state's decisions regarding not praying due to this disease, and if there is sin in the matter, it is upon the responsible party. Friday prayers are not valid except with permission from the state; thus, whoever prays them in a non-public place and without permission from the state, their prayer is invalid, and they must repeat it. And God knows best.
