What is the ruling on praying at home for fear of unjust surveillance?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The preponderant opinion is that congregational prayer is obligatory, except for an excuse. Among the excuses that permit its abandonment is fear for one's self from an oppressor or an enemy, provided that the fear is based on a real cause and not mere illusion. Those committed to the faith must realize that commitment has a price.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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