Delegating the duties of the mu'adhdhin and the imam to others without the permission of the Waqf
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Question:
Some mu'adhdhins and imams delegate their duties to others, who may be relatives. Sometimes the imam leaves for a short break and delegates frequently, even though he has not sought permission from the Waqf. Is this permissible for him? And does the congregation have the right to demand that he not leave and to report his case to the Waqf?
Answer:
Yes, this is considered playing with the duty if he is committed to leading the prayer but does not perform it and leaves without an excuse, merely for recreation, or if he neglects the mosque and the congregation. This is not permissible. If he does not perform the work, he should leave it to someone else and submit his resignation. The congregation has the right to demand that he be committed to the duty or that he relinquish the position of imam. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Some mu'adhdhins and imams delegate their duties to others, who may be relatives. Sometimes the imam leaves for a short break and delegates frequently, even though he has not sought permission from the Waqf. Is this permissible for him? And does the congregation have the right to demand that he not leave and to report his case to the Waqf?
Answer:
Yes, this is considered playing with the duty if he is committed to leading the prayer but does not perform it and leaves without an excuse, merely for recreation, or if he neglects the mosque and the congregation. This is not permissible. If he does not perform the work, he should leave it to someone else and submit his resignation. The congregation has the right to demand that he be committed to the duty or that he relinquish the position of imam. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-027-الرقية الشرعية أحكام وضوابط|صالح الفوزان|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (53:11)
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