Is it permissible to go to the mosque and stand with the worshipers while in a state of janabah, without the intention of praying, and then to perform ghusl and make up the prayer later?
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What you are doing, entering the mosque while in a state of (major ritual impurity) and simulating the actions of prayer without the intention of praying, is a reprehensible and forbidden act. You must repent to Allah Almighty. When the time for prayer arrives and you are in a state of janabah, you should go and perform (ritual bath), or wait until you can perform ghusl in your home. Do not pretend to be praying while in this state.
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