Is it permissible to perform Tayammum for prayer, when there is a concern that its time might elapse, due to masturbation?
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The questioner must repent of the sin mentioned, understand its danger, and how to remedy it. If he fears missing the necessary prayer time and is unable to perform , he should pray with . However, if there is an opportunity to perform ghusl, tayammum is not valid, even if it leads to delaying the prayer beyond its initial time or missing the congregational prayer.
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