Is one permitted to skip congregational prayers at the mosque and pray at home, or miss them entirely, due to the presence of non-praying workers at home whom he fears leaving alone with his family, or due to his concern for his family in the car while he goes to pray at the mosque?
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There is no harm in missing the congregational prayer at the mosque if a Muslim is preoccupied with workers in his home and cannot leave them. A Muslim's fear for his livelihood or family is considered one of the excuses that permit missing the congregation.
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