What should I do if I cannot stand mixing with people and prefer solitude, and I feel a bad psychological state when interacting with others, while the Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him, commands prayer in the mosque? Is it better for me not to pray than to pray in the mosque?
In conclusion: Isolation is not a solution to psychological problems. The wolf devours the stray sheep, and Satan gains power over those who isolate themselves. The believer who mixes with people and endures their harm receives a greater reward. Isolation is only beneficial for scholars and the wise, and it harms the ignorant. It is unacceptable if it leads to abandoning Friday prayers and congregational prayers. One must fulfill religious obligations such as congregational prayers, honoring parents, maintaining kinship ties, and earning a lawful living. This world is not free from troubles, and solitude is a private meeting with Satan.
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