Mincha and Mussaf, and not enough time to complete both before the seventh hour

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Question

Today is Rosh Chodesh, and I have not yet prayed Mussaf. I have a few minutes before the end of the preferred time for Mussaf - the end of the seventh hour. Am I required to pray Mincha first, or can I pray Mussaf first and then Mincha, and still complete Mussaf on time?

Answer

Pray Mussaf first and then Mincha, because the Mishnah Berurah leans towards preferring Mussaf first and leaves it for further consideration. However, you can also rely on the opinions that during Mincha Gedolah, when there is no need to pray Mincha now in order to eat, it is permissible to pray Mussaf first, and this is the proper course of action.

Source

Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 286, סעיף 4) Mishnah Berurah (Se'if Katan 13; Biur Halacha d"h ad).

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