Is It Better to Pray in a Congregation or Alone in a Public Setting? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

Question

Is it better to pray in a congregation or alone in a public setting?

Shaykh Irshaad Sedick discusses whether it is preferable to pray alone or in a congregation in public settings.

Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master’s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.