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Watering Before Prayer

Question

Is it permissible to water a garden with flowers before prayer?

Answer

It is forbidden unless damage will occur if not watered. For example, if one cannot return home after prayer, and by the time they return, they will have dried out.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 89

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