The ruling on a follower becoming the imam without appointing a substitute
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Question:
I prayed with a congregation in the mosque for the 'Asr prayer. I caught up with them for two rak'ahs, then I completed the remaining two rak'ahs. Two men came in during that time, and the row was behind me, so I became their imam. I completed the rest of my prayer with them, and they completed the rest of their prayer. Is my action valid?
Answer:
By Allah, this is a matter for consideration, a matter for research. The issue of a follower becoming an imam without the imam appointing a substitute is a matter for research; it requires consideration. Yes, we say it is better to avoid this. Since they were two and there were people behind them, they should have prayed together. They are a congregation, and those behind them should have prayed as a congregation with them.
I prayed with a congregation in the mosque for the 'Asr prayer. I caught up with them for two rak'ahs, then I completed the remaining two rak'ahs. Two men came in during that time, and the row was behind me, so I became their imam. I completed the rest of my prayer with them, and they completed the rest of their prayer. Is my action valid?
Answer:
By Allah, this is a matter for consideration, a matter for research. The issue of a follower becoming an imam without the imam appointing a substitute is a matter for research; it requires consideration. Yes, we say it is better to avoid this. Since they were two and there were people behind them, they should have prayed together. They are a congregation, and those behind them should have prayed as a congregation with them.
Source
إمامة المأموم — alfawzan.live
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