Is it permissible to continue holding a second Friday prayer in the mosque despite the availability of sufficient space in the other mosque? Am I responsible for continuing to work there? What is the ruling on shops remaining open during the first Friday prayer while their owners attend the second prayer?

"Praise be to Allah. Firstly: It is not permissible to hold two Friday prayers in one mosque, even if the number of worshipers is large. The Permanent Committee was asked about the ruling on holding two consecutive Friday prayers in the same mosque in France due to the limited space of mosques and the large number of worshipers. The committee responded that this is not permissible according to Sharia, and the principle is to hold a single Friday prayer in the town, not to be multiple except for a Sharia excuse such as long distance or limited mosque space. The solution is to look for another place to hold a second Friday prayer, even if it is in parks or public squares with the permission of the authorities.

Secondly: If those in charge of the mosque insist on holding two Friday prayers, the sin falls upon them, and it is permissible to continue working in the mosque such as cleaning or teaching the Quran on the condition of not participating in the second Friday prayer."