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Ruling on praying on usurped land | ||
| Kirkuk University Journal: Humanity Studies | ||
| Volume 21, Issue 2, June 2026, Pages 89-112 PDF (1.07 M) | ||
| Document Type: Research Paper | ||
| DOI: 10.32894/1992-1179.2026.170536.1380 | ||
| Author | ||
| Aliya Hassan Abdullah* | ||
| College of Arts, University of Kirkuk | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Prayer is the greatest pillarof Islam after the two testimonies of faith, and a manifestation of the servant's connection with his Lord, performed with physical tranquility and a pure heart. However, this noble act of worship sometimes intersects with issues related to the rights of others, giving rise to subtle jurisprudential questions that require clarification and research. Among the most prominent of these questions is the ruling on praying on usurped land. In such cases, the worshipper stands between God's right to be worshipped and the right of the wronged person to their land, which was unjustly seized. Scholars have given this issue considerable attention because it combines pure worship with a transgression that affects others. This leads to a ruling that ranges between invalidity and validity with sin, depending on the nature of the act and its place within the essence of prayer. Furthermore, studying this issue reveals the extent to which Islamic law is concerned with achieving its objectives of preserving rights and preventing injustice, and it outlines for the obligated person a path that combines proper performance with complete justice. Hence, the importance of addressing this topic becomes clear. It is not merely an abstract legal study, but rather a window into understanding the balanced relationship that Islamic law establishes between the rights of the Creator and the rights of the created. It demonstrates how legal rulings weave a strong thread between them, preserving people's prayers and protecting their land and dignity. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Legal Ruling; Islamic Schools of Jurisprudence; Validity of Prayer | ||
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