Prayer on the condition that if there is a minyan, it will be a voluntary prayer
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Question
He doesn't know if he will have Mincha with a congregation, and wants to pray now on the condition that if he finds a minyan, his prayer now will be voluntary. Is this possible?
Answer
One should not make a condition that it will be a voluntary prayer. Instead, he should wait, as he might find a minyan. If he sees that the time is passing and he does not have a minyan, he should pray alone.
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 90, Se'if 9; Siman 107, Se'if 4).
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