Missing Jummah due to Essential Work to Society
Assalamu Alaikum.
I am an airline pilot by profession. My flying schedule is not always steady and sometimes at odd hours. I requested my company to schedule my flights such that I am able to pray Jummah prayers on Friday. Usually they are able to cater such requests, but sometimes due unavoidable circumstances they schedule me on Fridays. What can be my course of action in this case?
Answer
Wa ʿAlaykumus Salām Wa Raḥmatullāhi Wa Barakātuh
Kindly refer to Fatwaa Ref-No#: 4091 whilst taking note that your circumstance would be one that is validly recognized by the Sharīʿah.