Some imams order the mu'adhdhin to give the iqamah immediately after the adhan without waiting for the ma'mumin; is this action prescribed?

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: Some imams enter the mosque immediately after the adhan and order the mu'adhdhin to give the iqamah without waiting for the ma'mumin. Is this action prescribed?

Answer:
No, this is not permissible for him. It deprives the congregation of attaining the reward of the congregation, and it deprives the worshippers of attaining the reward of the congregation. Rather, he should give them a respite, as some of them may be far away, some may require a brisk walk, and some may have a temporary excuse. So he waits, does not make it difficult for those present, and does not prevent those who are coming or deprive them of the prayer. Rather, he strikes a balance in this, allowing a period between his adhan and iqamah according to the circumstances of the ma'mumin. Yes.