Does not praying in the congregation at the mosque negate the performance of the obligatory prayer?
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Congregational prayer is obligatory for free, adult men. However, if one prays individually, their prayer is valid, though sinful, as congregational prayer is not a condition for the prayer's validity. Prayer is never waived for a legally responsible person except for a menstruating woman.
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