Is wearing a mask obligatory when going to the mosque in light of the Coronavirus pandemic or when suffering from a common cold, and is one sinful if they do not wear it?
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It has been previously clarified that it is obligatory to adhere to the necessary procedures for preserving health, including wearing masks in crowded places. The non-compliance of some people does not exempt others from compliance.
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