Is it permissible for a resident in a non-Muslim country to combine prayers due to the difficulty of observing prayer times, and what is Salaat al-Haajah (the Prayer of Need)?
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Millions of Muslims residing in non-Islamic countries find no difficulty in performing prayers on time. Salat al- (Prayer of Need) is not a substitute for the five daily prayers, nor does it suffice for them. Some jurists have allowed combining prayers for a resident out of necessity, but the majority opinion is that this is not permissible except for the sick or the traveler. The entire earth is a mosque, and a specific place is not required for prayer. Therefore, you must fear Allah, preserve the performance of prayers on time, and make them your priority.
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