If the prayer is established and the one most qualified to lead does not step forward, who should step forward?
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The questioner : If the prayer is established and no one steps forward, is it permissible for someone who is not the most qualified to step forward?
The Shaykh : No, if the prayer is established, the one most qualified to lead should be ordered to step forward.
The questioner : Leave me alone, you have taken me.
The Shaykh : If he refuses, someone else steps forward, and the congregation is not left behind.
The Shaykh : No, if the prayer is established, the one most qualified to lead should be ordered to step forward.
The questioner : Leave me alone, you have taken me.
The Shaykh : If he refuses, someone else steps forward, and the congregation is not left behind.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 3345 - 4600 إذا أقيمت الصلاة ولم يتقدم من هو أحق بالإمامة فمن يتقدم؟ ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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