[2] At certain places, e.

Ali ibn Mohammed ibn ‘Abd Allah has narrated from ibn al-Barqiy from his father from ‘Abd Allah ibn aI-FadI from those who narrated to him has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah -asws has said: ‘Salat is not performed in ten places, such as in clay, water, bath houses, on graves, on main roads, ant’s colonies, camel’s barns, water beds, salt grounds and on snow .’ [3] When one knows or is informed of extremely hostile conditions imposed in a region and fears losing faith (Eman), so one may not go there but when unsure, one may take Istikhara (Allah ‑azwj ’s Advice).