The imam omitting the recitation of "Allah hears the one who praises Him"
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, one of my colleagues told me that they were there when the call to prayer was made. There were many people, and one of them came forward to lead them in prayer. However, this imam did not say "Allah hears the one who praises Him" and "May Allah bless you," but instead said "Allahu Akbar." And the prayer of the two of them was not valid.
Answer:
Yes, he must repeat the prayer. Because saying "Allah hears the one who praises Him" is an obligatory part of the prayer. If he intentionally omits it and uses the phrase of takbir instead, his prayer is invalid. Therefore, his prayer is nullified.
Honorable Shaykh, one of my colleagues told me that they were there when the call to prayer was made. There were many people, and one of them came forward to lead them in prayer. However, this imam did not say "Allah hears the one who praises Him" and "May Allah bless you," but instead said "Allahu Akbar." And the prayer of the two of them was not valid.
Answer:
Yes, he must repeat the prayer. Because saying "Allah hears the one who praises Him" is an obligatory part of the prayer. If he intentionally omits it and uses the phrase of takbir instead, his prayer is invalid. Therefore, his prayer is nullified.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 13/1 شرح العقيدة الطحاوية/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (1:24:45)
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