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Salaat The Majlis Vol 24 No 06, p.7

Is Jumuah Salaat permissible in a maktab when there is a nearby Musjid?

Question

Is Jumuah Salaat permissible in a maktab when there is a nearby Musjid? A molvi in our area has made provision for Jum'ah Salah to be performed slightly earlier at his maktab for those that find it difficult to go the Masjid due to work. Aside from the permissibility or otherwise of Jum'ah at a maktab, as opposed to a Masjid, surely the focus should be on educating the masses via the blessed words of Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam of the importance of Jum'ah in the Masjid. By simply accommodating the "needs" of the people, regardless of whether they are legitimate or not, is the molvi not derogating from the original stance of the Deen; the result being a precedent is set and people forget that the actual demand of the Shariah is to perform Salah in the Masjid? The same argument is used by Molvis for performing a 2nd Jum'ah Salah at a later time in a Masjid where Jum'ah has already taken place. They say the masses weakness needs to be accommodated. I have heard from senior reliable Muftis (and not the mass sell outs) that a 2nd Jum'ah in a Masjid where one Jamat has taken place is disliked. The masses, who are devoid of spirituality and indoctrinated by secularist mind-set then argue: "disliked doesn't mean impermissible." There is no reply to such a moronic response, other than would you make that comment to Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam and his Sahabah if they were alive today? Please comment on these issues.

Answer

It is not permissible to have Jumuah Salaat in a maktab when there is a Musjid in close proximity. The Molvi errs grievously. The reason proffered does not justify this sinful act. The ahkaam of the Shariah are being watered down in every branch of the Deen by the molvis and sheikhs of this age. The Deen is no longer of primary importance. It has become the handmaid of secular and worldly pursuits, hence employment and trade are given greater preference, and the maktab is preferred over the Musjid.

The second Jumuah Salaat held in the same Musjid is not permissible. The meaning of 'disliked' in the context has a Shar'i application. It means Makrooh Tahrimi which does not mean permissible. It most certainly means impermissible and Haraam. The consequence of both Haraam and Makrooh Tahrimi is the Fire of Jahannam. There is no practical difference between a prohibition described haraam and a prohibition described Makrooh Tahrimi. Both are abominable and for both there is the punishment of Jahannam.

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