What is the evidence for the permissibility of leading the prayer when one is excused or has given permission?
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The questioner : What is the evidence for the permissibility of leading the prayer when one is excused or has given permission?
The Shaykh : What Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) and 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf did when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was delayed. 'Amr called for the prayer. So he prayed. Ah, and he did not wait for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
The questioner : As for
The Shaykh : the permission, the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) gave permission to Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer during his illness. All right.
The Shaykh : What Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) and 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf did when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was delayed. 'Amr called for the prayer. So he prayed. Ah, and he did not wait for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
The questioner : As for
The Shaykh : the permission, the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) gave permission to Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer during his illness. All right.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 2870ما الدليل على جواز الإمامة إذا كان معذورًا أو آذنًا؟📔 الشرح الممتع على زاد المستقنع - ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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