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Watering a Plant Before Prayer

Question

Is it permissible to water a plant before prayer?

Answer

It is forbidden unless the plant will wither, for example, if you are leaving the house for a while and will not return after the morning prayer.

Source

Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 89, סעיף 3).

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