Going to the Jaami' Musjid for Jumu'ah Salaah

· 20 Rabiʻ I 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible to leave a small mosque and attend a big mosque on Friday while the small mosque is left empty. The small mosque has a capacity of 50-70 people.

Answer

It is best to perform the Jumuah Salaah at the Jaami` Musjid where all the town's people can congregate for Jumu`ah at the same time.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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