Is it permissible to delay the Isha prayer until after exercise, thereby missing the congregational prayers for Maghrib and Isha?
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Prayer is the pillar of faith, and abandoning congregational prayer due to exercises and matches is not permissible, as these are not legitimate excuses, and they cause a Muslim to miss out on a great reward. One must be keen to perform congregational prayers in the mosque and not be distracted from them by amusement and play.
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