Is obedience to parents obligatory in leaving a particular mosque and going to another, and is the reward for sitting in the mosque after prayer lost if the mosque closes and one cannot remain in it?
Whoever is prevented from performing an act of worship they habitually did, due to circumstances beyond their control, is hoped to have its reward recorded for them. Therefore, whoever sincerely desires to frequent the mosque but is prevented from doing so unwillingly, is hoped to receive the reward. It is also recommended to adhere to (remembrance of Allah) in the mornings and evenings, as it is not a condition for this to be done in the mosque. As for obeying parents in their prohibition from going to the aforementioned mosque, it is not obligatory unless their prohibition has a valid reason, such as their fear for you. It is better to pray in the mosque where one can achieve khushu' (devotion) and presence of heart. If mosques are equal, then praying in the neighborhood mosque is better. It is preferable to go with their permission to please their hearts, while explaining the reason for choosing this mosque due to the greater reward.
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