Is it permissible to perform the prayer immediately after the Adhan due to the nature of one's work as a school bus driver and the noticeable delay in establishing congregational prayer at the mosque?
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It is permissible to pray Fajr immediately after the , but this misses the virtue of congregational prayer. If it is possible to depart early by bus and pray in another mosque along the way, that would be better. If that is not possible, then congregational prayer at home is obligatory. If none of that is possible, then it appears you would be excused for missing the congregation, Allah willing, because scholars have granted concessions for missing congregational prayer to those who fear suffering harm in their livelihood.
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