Is it permissible for a mosque imam to occasionally miss the adhan in order to attend a lesson?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, I am the imam of a mosque, and I attend your lessons on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday. This results in me praying Maghrib and 'Isha' with you on these three days mentioned. Is there any sin on me for that? And do you advise me to leave the mosque in order to keep up with these lessons?
Answer:
There is no sin on you for that if you intend to do so and appoint someone to lead the prayer in the mosque who is qualified for the imamate. If you appoint someone qualified for the imamate in your place during these two times to attend the lessons, there is no blame on you; rather, you will be rewarded, if Allah wills.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, I am the imam of a mosque, and I attend your lessons on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday. This results in me praying Maghrib and 'Isha' with you on these three days mentioned. Is there any sin on me for that? And do you advise me to leave the mosque in order to keep up with these lessons?
Answer:
There is no sin on you for that if you intend to do so and appoint someone to lead the prayer in the mosque who is qualified for the imamate. If you appoint someone qualified for the imamate in your place during these two times to attend the lessons, there is no blame on you; rather, you will be rewarded, if Allah wills.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز لإمام مسجد التخلف عن الأذان أحيانًا لحضور الدرس؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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