In Islam, the place where we pray holds a significant importance as it is where we stand before Allah, the Almighty. However, there are certain places that are considered forbidden to pray in. A hadith that was narrated by at-Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah from Ibn ‘Umar, states that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) forbade praying in seven places: garbage dumps, slaughterhouses, graveyards, the middle of the road, bathrooms, camel pens, and on top of the Ka‘bah. Nevertheless, this hadith is considered weak.

The places that are considered forbidden to pray in are discussed below:

Garbage Dumps: Places where garbage is thrown are considered impure, as they may contain impurities such as najasah. Furthermore, even if they are pure, they are considered filthy, and it is not appropriate for a Muslim to stand before Allah in such a place.

Slaughterhouses: These are places where animals are slaughtered, and they are contaminated with impurities, such as blood and filth. If there is a clean space in the slaughterhouse, it is considered valid to pray there.

Graveyards: These are places where there are graves, and it is not allowed to pray in them, as it may lead to resembling those who worship graves. However, it is valid to offer the funeral prayer in a graveyard. The Prophet Muhammad offered the funeral prayer for a woman who used to clean the mosque after she was buried in her grave.

The Middle of the Road: Praying in the middle of a road used by people is forbidden as it makes the way narrow and prevents people from passing. This can also be a distraction to the worshipper, as he will be so distracted that he will be unable to pray properly.

In conclusion, it is important to choose the right place to pray, as it affects the quality of our prayer. We must strive to find a clean, pure, and appropriate place to stand before Allah and offer our prayers.

Go Ilorin and see how your people are praying at the middle of the road

There are cases like Jummat prayers where the sahu will get to the road

May God guide us to the right path