It is reported that some of the Companions prayed behind an imam who had lost his mind due to intoxication, and he prayed the Fajr prayer with them as four rak'ahs!

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, it is reported that some of the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) prayed behind an imam who had lost his mind due to intoxication, and he prayed the Fajr prayer with them as four rak'ahs. Does that mean they repeated the prayer, or what?

Answer:
This was before intoxicants were absolutely forbidden, before intoxicants were absolutely forbidden, because the prohibition of intoxicants came in gradual stages. But when the matter was settled and it was absolutely forbidden, it is not permissible for an intoxicated person to lead people in prayer. Yes. Did they say that if he was the ruler, if he was an emir, they would pray behind him to reconcile him, they would pray to reconcile him and then repeat the prayer. Yes.