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Must one interrupt prayer upon hearing a false fire alarm at the workplace, especially if it is most likely a false alarm?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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The basic rule is that when a worshiper begins their prayer, it is forbidden for them to interrupt it voluntarily, unless there is a necessity, such as saving a respected life or securing property feared to be lost. It may even be obligatory to interrupt it in cases like aiding someone in distress, saving a drowning person, or extinguishing a fire. So, if an alarm bell signals an imminent danger, the employees must interrupt their prayer and proceed to their designated places.

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