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Is it permissible to boycott the houses of Allah due to a dispute between a worshipper and the Imam of the mosque, which causes the worshipper to change mosques for years?

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Boycotting the houses of Allah is impermissible, but moving from one mosque to another is not considered a boycott. Some jurists hold that praying in the neighborhood mosque is better, even if the number of worshippers there is fewer. If the reason for moving away from a mosque is a dislike for the Imam due to some deficiency in his faith or conduct, then moving away from him is correct, unless he can be removed, because his imamate in such a case is disliked. However, if the dislike is for a personal reason, then one should not move, as doing so involves obeying Satan. In any case, the prayer of such a person who moves is valid.

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