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Is it permissible for a prisoner to lead the Friday prayer in prison?

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Prisoners are not obligated to perform the Friday prayer (Jumu'ah) (Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar, 2/157). Those who are unable to perform the Friday prayer due to prison conditions are not considered sinful for missing it. However, they are required to perform the noon (Dhuhr) prayer. Nevertheless, if permission is obtained from the relevant authorities, the Friday prayer may also be performed in prisons and detention centers. In such cases, it is permissible for a prisoner to lead the Friday prayer.

Source: T.C. Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Din İşleri Yüksek Kurulu

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