If the imam pauses due to an interruption, may the ma'mum recite?

Question : Now, if he pauses due to an interruption, such as being stung by a scorpion, or sneezing, does he recite?

Answer : Yes, he recites, because the imam is not reciting at that moment; the imam is not reciting. However, the ruling regarding the imam's whispering and silence is based on the general case. It may be said that his statement regarding "his silence" includes cases where he pauses by choice or out of necessity, yes, or out of necessity due to an interruption.