Prayer: Ruling on Delayed Noon and ‘Aṣr Prayers in School Due to Scheduling Constraints

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Prayer: Ruling on Delayed Noon and ‘Aṣr Prayers in School Due to Scheduling Constraints

English:

Question #351:

In a full-time secondary school, the authorities conduct noon and ‘aṣr prayers in congregation at 2 p.m., shortly before the start of the afternoon classes. The reason for the delay is that the morning session ends 45 minutes before the shar‘ī noon and keeping students till the shar‘ī timing of noon is difficult. Having this in mind, what is your esteemed opinion, given the importance of performing prayer at the beginning of its time?

Answer #351:

There is no problem in delaying congregational prayer so that those who want to perform prayer can gather assuming they are at school when prayer time begins.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Prayer