Does a worshiper's prayer get interrupted if a rabbit passes in front of him?
The passing of a rabbit or other animals in front of a worshipper does not nullify the prayer. What nullifies it is the passing of a mature woman, a black dog in particular, and a donkey, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "The prayer of a man is nullified if there is not in front of him something like the back of a saddle by: a woman, a donkey, and a black dog." The passing of a man in front of a worshipper does not nullify the prayer, but it diminishes its reward, and he should be prevented. The worshipper should prevent anyone from passing in front of him, even if they are not one of the three mentioned. It is sunnah for the worshipper to have a sutra (barrier) in front of him. If one of these three (a woman, a donkey, or a black dog) passes in front of the worshipper, between him and the sutra, or close to him within three cubits or less if he has not taken a sutra, then it nullifies the prayer, and it must be repeated if it was an obligatory prayer.
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