The Ruling on Praying Behind an Imam You Dislike Religiously or Personally

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Answer : Yes, this is correct, meaning that there are three whose prayers do not exceed the two rows: the runaway slave, the woman whose husband sleeps with her while she is in a state of impurity, and the imam of a people who dislike him. This imam says that from the perspective of the priesthood, the prayer behind him is valid, there is no doubt. But regarding his prayer, we say that dislike is divided into two categories, people: first, personal dislike, not religious. This must be addressed and removed by the imam and the follower, because dislike is not permissible among Muslims. You must try to remove this personal dislike of your Muslim brother. Second, religious dislike. Explicit religious dislike. Religious hatred. What is obligatory for you? It is obligatory for you to advise him so that he may turn to the truth. If he does not turn and you dislike him religiously, the prayer behind him is valid, but since you are concerned about him, it is better to pray behind someone else so that you pray with peace of mind. So dislike in prayer is of two types: religious and worldly. If it is for worldly matters, it is not permissible to consider it at all; it is not permissible to take it into account, and you must strive to remove it. If it is religious, it is obligatory for you to advise him first. If he rectifies himself and the reason for your dislike is removed, that is what is required. If he does not rectify himself, there is no blame on you for leaving the prayer behind him to pray behind another imam. If in the Hajj there is only this imam and you are between two things: either leaving the congregational prayer or praying with this one, then pray with him and do not leave the congregation. Okay, if it is.