Activities Before Prayer
Question
With God's help
Hello,
Recently, I've been struggling with the issue that one should not engage in personal activities before praying. I am dealing with mental health issues, and it's difficult for me to pray immediately upon waking, so I feel compelled to engage in other activities first.
Best regards
Answer
Hello
From your description, it seems that engaging in activities before prayer will help you prepare to pray, and without this, you would not be able to pray at all. Therefore, in your case, it is permitted.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 89, סעיף 3
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