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Is it permissible to interrupt a Fard prayer upon hearing the doorbell or telephone, and how is this interruption performed?

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It is forbidden for a worshipper to interrupt an obligatory prayer except out of necessity, such as saving a life from harm or preserving property from loss. Answering the phone or opening the door are not considered necessities. A worshipper may interrupt the prayer by saying the Taslim or by leaving in cases of necessity.

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