Is It Permissible For A Prisoner To Perform Friday Prayer As Imam In Jail?
Is it permissible for a prisoner to perform Friday prayer as imam in jail?
Prisoners in jail are not responsible for establishing Friday prayer (Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar, III, 28-29). Those who cannot find the opportunity to establish Friday prayer under the conditions in prison will not be sinners for missing it. However, they are responsible for establishing dhuhr prayer. Besides, they may establish Friday prayer in jails and prisons if permission is taken from the authorities . In the event that prisoners have this opportunity, it is permissible for a prisoner to lead Friday prayer as imam .
Source: Presidency Of Religious Affairs The Turkey, High Board of Religious Affairs FATWA