Question
I live in a small town where there are a few Muslim families. The Imaam of the Musjid has been dismissed. He therefore no longer performs Salaat in the Musjid. He has opened his own Jamaat Khaanah where he performs Salaat with a few musallis. Is it proper for him to stay away from the Musjid and open his own jamaat khaanah?
Answer
On the basis of what you have explained, the Imaam is in error. He should not have opened a jamaat khaanah in opposition to the Musjid. He should perform Salaat in the Musjid regardless of no longer being the Imaam. It is not permissible to boycott the Musjid. Those who stay away from the Musjid are depriving themselves from the fadhielat of the Musjid. The Deen should not be used to vent personal grudges.
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- The Majlis Vol 27 No 03
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- 10
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