What is the ruling of Islamic law regarding phone alerts during congregational prayer, despite the Imam's reminder to turn them off before the prayer begins?
Source: FtawySummarized from the full answer at Ftawy · reviewed Sep 2, 2026
Previous fatwas have stated that it is disliked to carry anything that distracts a worshipper from attaining khushu' (devotion) in prayer. Worshippers should be mindful of this and advise their brethren who continue to practice it, as this cooperation is a form of cooperation in righteousness and piety.
Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · reviewed Sep 2, 2026
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/53953