What is the ruling on one who suffers from irritable bowel syndrome and prays alone in the mosque for fear of gas emission, despite knowing the obligation of praying in the mosque?
If the gases stop for a specific period, delay the prayer until then. This is an excuse that permits you to miss the congregational prayer, as performing prayer with purity takes precedence over the congregation. If the gases are continuous or stop for an unknown period, then perform ablution after the time for prayer begins and pray; there is no harm in praying with the congregation unless the wind has a foul odor or an audible sound. In that case, you must not go to the mosque, to prevent harm to humans and angels. In this situation, one is excused from attending the congregational prayer.
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