Is it permissible to omit congregational prayer due to fear of falling asleep and missing it?
Chapter on the Description of Prayer
Al-Mughni
Book of Prayer
Primary text
It is permissible for one who fears falling asleep such that the prayer time will expire to omit the congregational prayer and perform the prayer alone. This ruling applies specifically when the fear is real and present. No specific scholarly opinions or evidences were cited regarding this concession.