Is it permissible to lie in order to be able to attend Friday prayer, knowing the difficulty of finding another job?
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A Muslim is not permitted to miss Friday prayer except for an overwhelming excuse. If another job is available that fulfills one's needs, other than the job that prevents one from attending Friday prayer, then one must transition to it. However, if no other job is available, then there is no blame in being absent from Friday prayer due to essential work for which no alternative exists.
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