Alternatives for Muslims required to work during Friday prayers:

_Islamic Obligation_

1. Friday prayer (Jumu’ah) is obligatory (Quran 62:9-10)
2. Attendance is mandatory for men (Hadith: Bukhari, Muslim)

_Employer Obligations_

1. Reasonable accommodation (Title VII, US Civil Rights Act)
2. Religious freedom (Article 18, UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights)

_Alternative Solutions_

1. Request flexible scheduling: Adjust work hours to attend prayer.
2. Take a break: Use lunch or prayer break to perform Jumu’ah.
3. Find alternative prayer locations: Near workplace or during lunch.
4. Job restructuring: Explore roles with flexible schedules.
5. Seek support: Consult HR, Islamic organizations, or scholars.

_Quranic Guidance_

1. Surah Al-Jumu’ah (62:9-10) – Attend Friday prayer
2. Surah Al-Baqarah (2:143) – Establish prayer

_Hadith Guidance_

1. “Whoever misses Jumu’ah without excuse, Allah will seal his heart.” (Tirmidhi)
2. “Seek knowledge, even if in China.” (Bukhari, emphasizing seeking solutions)

_Scholarly Opinions_

1. Imam Al-Ghazali: Prioritize prayer obligations.
2. Ibn Taymiyyah: Seek alternative solutions.
3. Shaykh Al-Uthaymin: Consult scholars and HR.

_Real-World Applications_

1. Muslim Employee Resource Groups (MERGs)
2. Islamic organizations’ workplace advocacy
3. Friday prayer accommodations in workplaces

_Dua (Prayer) for Guidance_

“O Allah, facilitate my prayer and guide my employer.”

_Recommended Resources_

1. Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) workplace guidelines
2. Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) workplace resources
3. “The Muslim’s Handbook” by Abdul Rahman Al-Sheha

Remember, communicating with employers and seeking solutions is essential.

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