What is the ruling on a group of men praying on Friday in a place separate from the main prayer area, with a barrier between them and the Imam and the congregants, even if the main prayer area is not full, and what should they do if the sound from the loudspeakers cuts off during the sermon or the prayer?
If the prayer area is part of the mosque, prayer is valid in it by hearing the imam's voice, or by seeing him, or by seeing the congregants.
If the imam's voice is cut off on a day other than Friday, and he cannot be seen, the congregants should put forward one of them to complete the prayer, or they should pray individually.
On Friday, if the preacher's voice is cut off after hearing what is sufficient for the sermon and he cannot be seen, they should put forward one of them to pray the two rak'ahs of Friday prayer, because the imamate of the preacher is only desirable.
If the voice is cut off before what is sufficient for the sermon, and they see the imam or some of those with him, they should follow him, and the Friday prayer will be valid.
If they are unable to do so, they should move to the imam's place within the prayer area, even if they have to prostrate on the backs of other worshippers due to crowding.
If it is impossible to pray in the imam's place, they should look for a place where they can follow him; otherwise, they should look for another mosque to perform the Friday prayer. If that is not possible, they should pray Dhuhr.
It is not permissible for one who missed the Friday prayer to perform another Friday prayer in a different mosque after having already prayed it there.
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