FatwaPenangPrayer (Salah)
MASALAH JUMLAH MAKMUM SOLAT JUMAAT MASJID ARA KUDA, BUTTERWORTH.
Are temporary resident worshippers counted in the quorum of 40 for a valid Friday prayer?
Short answer
The Penang State Fatwa Committee decided that the requirement of 40 persons for Friday prayer remains, according to the weaker view within the Shafi'i school.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Penang State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Negeri Pulau Pinang (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Prayer (Salah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Penang State Fatwa Committee decided that the requirement of 40 persons for Friday prayer remains, according to the weaker view within the Shafi'i school. Attendees are not required to be permanent residents only. Worshippers who are temporary residents are also counted when determining the number of Friday prayer participants.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Menurut pandangan dhoif dalam Mazhab Syafie, syarat 40 orang adalah kekal tetapi tidak disyaratkan jemaah yang hadir adalah yang bermastautin sahaja.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “MASALAH JUMLAH MAKMUM SOLAT JUMAAT MASJID ARA KUDA, BUTTERWORTH.”, 6 September 2010. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=295. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/are-temporary-residents-counted-friday-prayer-quorum/