What is the ruling on placing heaters in front of worshippers in mosques?
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A group of scholars disliked praying towards fire, because praying towards it resembles the worship of fire instead of Allah. Therefore, fire should not be in front of the worshipers; rather, it should be behind them or to their side. Their prayer is valid, and there is no sin upon them.
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