What is the ruling on praying behind an imam who smokes?
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Question:
A questioner asks: Is it permissible to pray behind an imam who smokes?
Answer:
The prayer is valid behind him if he finds no one else to pray with and does not abandon the congregation. If he finds an imam who is better, he should pray behind him.
A questioner asks: Is it permissible to pray behind an imam who smokes?
Answer:
The prayer is valid behind him if he finds no one else to pray with and does not abandon the congregation. If he finds an imam who is better, he should pray behind him.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الصلاة وراء إمام مدخن؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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