Praying only in front of people to avoid being mocked at
Question
If someone doesn’t usually pray and just prays in front of people because if he doesn’t people will mock him, is it major shirk?
Answer
This is ignorance and stupidity. Not to be concerned of Allah Ta`ala and to be overwhelmed with people, isn't this illogical.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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