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he says the salams, the late worshipper is to follow the Imam in
performing them.
THE ADHAN AND THE IQAMAH
It is essential for Muslims to go to the masjid upon hearing the
Call to Prayer (Adhan). However, one may say prayers away
from the masjid if there is a valid reason for doing so. Under nor-
mal circumstances a worshipper who is in the masjid when Adhan
or Iqamah is announced may leave before prayer to make ablu-
tion, after which he or she must immediately return. Worshippers
may also leave the masjid after Adhan if they are responsible for
administering to a sick person. It is not permissible to leave the
masjid after the Adhan or the Iqamah for any other reasons until
the prayer service has been completed.2bb
DETERMINING DIRECTION OF THE KA'BAH
Facing in the direction of the Ka'bah when performing prayer is
a religious duty which must not be dispensed with unless cir-
cumstances make it impossible.267 If a person cannot determine the
direction of the Ka'bah, he should ask someone who knows to
performing them.
THE ADHAN AND THE IQAMAH
It is essential for Muslims to go to the masjid upon hearing the
Call to Prayer (Adhan). However, one may say prayers away
from the masjid if there is a valid reason for doing so. Under nor-
mal circumstances a worshipper who is in the masjid when Adhan
or Iqamah is announced may leave before prayer to make ablu-
tion, after which he or she must immediately return. Worshippers
may also leave the masjid after Adhan if they are responsible for
administering to a sick person. It is not permissible to leave the
masjid after the Adhan or the Iqamah for any other reasons until
the prayer service has been completed.2bb
DETERMINING DIRECTION OF THE KA'BAH
Facing in the direction of the Ka'bah when performing prayer is
a religious duty which must not be dispensed with unless cir-
cumstances make it impossible.267 If a person cannot determine the
direction of the Ka'bah, he should ask someone who knows to