Question
Are we allowed to pray Jumma prayers in a school? As Zuhr time starts much earlier, can we lead Jummah prayer in a School. We have some pupils who are Hifz students who can lead the Jamaat, is it allowed?
Answer
Jumu’ah is invalid in schools/colleges. The ‘Ulamā have stipulated many conditions for Jumu’ah. condition is that the place should be accessible to all (al-Idhn al-Ām). In other words, no should be prevented from entering the place of prayer. (Radd al-Muĥtār). So if a Masjid closes their doors, then Jumu’ah will not count.
Schools and colleges do not allow access to the public therefore the condition is not met. should try to go to the Masjid, if this is not possible, then should prayer the Dhur Salah.
Allah knows best.
Answered by Mawlana Mohamed Husein Qadri
Published by the Dar-ul-Ifta of Akhuwat-e-Islami as Q-ID0160. Read it on Akhuwat-e-Islami