Second jamaat in a musjid
Question
Is it permissible to have 2 jamaats in the masjid for the same prayer?
Answer
No.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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