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If going to work stops you from praying salaat, does that mean that working (and thus your earnings) become haraam?

· 27 Jumada I 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 362English

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If going to work stops you from praying salaat, does that mean that working (and thus your earnings) become haraam?

Answer

It is incumbent for a male to earn an income. He should also make every effort to perform his Salaat. should he neglect his Salaat due to being at work, he will be sinful. However, his income will be Halaal.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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