Question
In Canada in the same Musjid Jumuah Salaat is performed twice and sometimes even thrice. This is due to the fact that the Musjids are unable to accommodate the large number of musallis. An Aalim says that this is not permissible. But what should be done when the Musjids cannot accommodate all the musallis nor is there another venue where Jumuah could be performed? Should they perform Zuhr?
Answer
Obviously under normal circumstances two Jumuah Salaat should not be held in the same Musjid. However, if the Musjid simply cannot accommodate all the musallis and if there are valid reasons for not continuing the saffs outside the Musjid, then it will be permissible to have a second Jumuah Salaat in the same Musjid. It is incumbent for the community to establish more Musjids. Zuhr will not be permissible. Whilst alternative arrangements are not made, they should continue performing Jumuah as they are presently doing.
However, the Imaam who performed Salaat in the first Jumuah may not conduct the second Jumuah Salaat and Khutbah.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 21 No 12
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- 3
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