The ruling on clearing one's throat when entering the mosque while the imam is bowing
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Question:
Some people, O Shaykh, when they are coming to the prayer, clear their throat when they enter while the imam is bowing, so that the imam waits for them. Is it permissible for the imam to respond to this person who enters?
Answer:
This is inconsistent with tranquility. The fact that he clears his throat and shows his haste is inconsistent with the tranquility required in walking to the prayer. But he should walk with tranquility and dignity, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Praise be to Allah. Yes.
Some people, O Shaykh, when they are coming to the prayer, clear their throat when they enter while the imam is bowing, so that the imam waits for them. Is it permissible for the imam to respond to this person who enters?
Answer:
This is inconsistent with tranquility. The fact that he clears his throat and shows his haste is inconsistent with the tranquility required in walking to the prayer. But he should walk with tranquility and dignity, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
So whatever he catches up with the imam, he prays it, and whatever he misses, he makes it up.
فما ادرك مع الامام يصلي وما فاته يقضيه
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (174) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1440-03-21] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (14:35)
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