Is it permissible to pray in a distant mosque for the sake of comfort, despite the presence of a closer mosque that causes distress due to the abundance of hypocrites?
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We do not know how the questioner learned of the multitude of hypocrites in the mosque near him, and issuing such a judgment is not possible except with clear evidence. As for abandoning prayer in a nearby mosque and going to a distant one, there is no harm in it. If it is for a legitimate purpose, such as attaining devotion (khushu') or a larger congregation, then it is more preferable and better.
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