What is the ruling on missing Friday prayers for 90 days due to the expectation of security harassment in mixed sectarian areas, as a result of unifying Friday prayers in specific locations to demonstrate the strength of the Sunnis?
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The jurists mentioned that fear for one's life is among the excuses that permit absence from Jumu'ah prayer. So, whoever fears for his life from an unjust ruler, or an enemy, or a thief, or any harm that may befall him, is permitted to be absent from Jumu'ah and congregational prayers. This includes fear for one's self, or wealth, or family, or honor, or religion. Whoever is in such a state is excused for his absence from Jumu'ah and congregational prayers, and he must maintain them once the reasons for fear cease.
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