Respecting Culture As An Adab When Deciding To Perform Wuzu And Salah
In all ibada rituals, the principle is to move down to the closest secondary form (e.g. combining prayers ) when there’s usr ( hardship ) ( Further Detail : Discussion 66552 ). A general ruling can’t be made because the situation with one person may justifiably be a hardship, while with another it might be mere inconvenience. Therefore, the final decision on whether or not a particular situation can be justified as hardship rests with the individual. The same goes for these cultural conflicts, therefore, after assessing one’s situation, one may opt for any of the options mentioned above. If employer is flexible about such breaks, then sure one can ask them directly or at the very least, there is no harm in inquiring about whether they’d be willing to give such breaks or not. If not, then one can offer Salah in their work station while sitting and in case of any impediment regarding Wuzu ( cultural or otherwise ), one can perform Tayammum on their work desk ( doing it with a rock is not necessary. It is just a symbolic action and can be done on any clean surface ). The bottom line is that one should try their best to offer Salah on time, in whatever possible shape feasible. And even if one feels that is not an option, then they can Offer Salah as soon as they are out of such situation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2xTuHNmhd8