What is the ruling on being absent from work to perform Jumu’ah prayer, or obtaining prior leave for it, or "escaping" from work for its sake, knowing that these options are applied but the questioner is not at ease with them?
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It is forbidden to miss the Friday prayer except for a valid excuse such as illness or travel. It is not permissible to miss it due to work unless the work is essential and requires the presence of certain individuals, such as in hospitals or for security. If the work is not essential, the worker must inform their superiors and request leave or accept a deduction from their wages or termination. In this case, they should seek another job while relying on Allah.
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