What is the ruling on congregational prayer in the mosque's courtyard while leaving the mosque empty, given the presence of fans and air conditioning inside the mosque and the high temperature?
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If the fans are operational and provide a cool atmosphere for the worshippers, then they must be switched on; because they were placed for the benefit of the worshippers, and to ensure the congregation does not disperse. It is not permissible to keep them off from them.
Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · reviewed Sep 2, 2026
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