What is the guidance regarding an imam who is prone to frequent forgetfulness and mistakes?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, if the imam is prone to frequent forgetfulness and mistakes in the prayer, what do you advise him to do? Is it better for him to give up leading the prayer?
Answer:
Yes, if he is prone to frequent forgetfulness in the prayer, it is better for him to give up leading the prayer so that he does not cause confusion for the people. Also, the people become annoyed with him, and some misunderstanding occurs, so he should give up leading the prayer. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, if the imam is prone to frequent forgetfulness and mistakes in the prayer, what do you advise him to do? Is it better for him to give up leading the prayer?
Answer:
Yes, if he is prone to frequent forgetfulness in the prayer, it is better for him to give up leading the prayer so that he does not cause confusion for the people. Also, the people become annoyed with him, and some misunderstanding occurs, so he should give up leading the prayer. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [333 -2802] ما التوجيه في إمام كثير السهو والنسيان؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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