27 August 2026

The virtue of congregational prayer

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The virtue of congregational prayer

Praying in congregation at the mosque is better than praying alone by twenty-seven degrees, as reported in the authentic hadith.

A Muslim should attend it whenever able, unless there is a valid excuse such as illness, fear, or anything that prevents reaching the mosque.

فضل صلاة الجماعة

صلاة الجماعة في المسجد أفضل من صلاة الفذ بسبع وعشرين درجة، كما جاء في الحديث الشريف.

وينبغي للمسلم أن يحرص عليها ما استطاع، إلا من عذر شرعي كالمرض أو الخوف أو ما يمنع من حضور المسجد.

जमात की नमाज़ की फ़ज़ीलत

मस्जिद में जमात के साथ नमाज़ अकेले नमाज़ से सत्ताईस दर्जा बेहतर है, जैसा सही हदीस में आया है।

बिना शरई उज़्र के — बीमारी, खौफ़, या मस्जिद न पहुँच पाने वाले किसी कारण के — मुसलमान को जमात का हिरस रखना चाहिए।

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1
Yusuf

If I work a night shift and miss Fajr jamaat at the mosque, do I still receive the reward if I pray at home with my family?

Answer

Yes. Praying with your family is still congregation, and you receive its reward. When your shift allows, attend the mosque; that is more complete.

2
Amina

Can women pray jamaat at home behind a mahram?

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