The Excessive Movement of the Imam in Prayer and the Prayer of Those Behind Him
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The questioner:
Now, regarding an imam who moves a lot in his prayer, what is the ruling on his prayer and the prayer of those behind him?
The Shaykh:
He should be informed and advised. He should be informed and advised, and it should be made clear to him that excessive, continuous movements are not permissible, and that it is obligatory for him to be humble and composed. If the movements become excessive and continuous without necessity, the prayer is invalid. Therefore, the obligation is to advise him toward what is good and to alert him, because some people may not be aware. He must be alerted and warned.
The presenter:
It is ten minutes to seven o'clock.
The Shaykh:
Yes.
Now, regarding an imam who moves a lot in his prayer, what is the ruling on his prayer and the prayer of those behind him?
The Shaykh:
He should be informed and advised. He should be informed and advised, and it should be made clear to him that excessive, continuous movements are not permissible, and that it is obligatory for him to be humble and composed. If the movements become excessive and continuous without necessity, the prayer is invalid. Therefore, the obligation is to advise him toward what is good and to alert him, because some people may not be aware. He must be alerted and warned.
The presenter:
It is ten minutes to seven o'clock.
The Shaykh:
Yes.
Source
ندوات الجامع الكبير مع الأسئلة - 41 — archive.org (21:37)
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