Must the mosque's second floor overlook the first, and not be entirely separate from it?
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There is no objection to building an upper floor for the mosque. However, it is not permissible to separate it from the lower mosque in such a way that the worshippers on the upper floor cannot see the Imam, except when there is a need, provided that the worshippers are aware of the Imam's prayer, such as by hearing his voice or the voice of someone conveying on his behalf.
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