Is it obligatory to pray inside the building despite the presence of a nearby mosque (100 meters) if the sponsor threatens to deduct the salary of anyone who prays at the mosque?
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Congregational prayer is obligatory according to most scholars. It is not a condition for it to be performed in a mosque; rather, it can be performed at home or at work. Therefore, there is no harm in you praying in congregation at your workplace, and you should try to convince your employer to allow you to go to the mosque.
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