Ruling on collecting signatures to dismiss an imam who is an innovator
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Question:
This questioner sent this question, saying: What is the ruling on the ma'mum (congregation) collecting signatures to dismiss an imam who is an innovator and openly calls people to this bid'ah (religious innovation)? What is the ruling in this matter? May you be rewarded.
Answer:
If it is established that he is an innovator and that he calls people to bid'ah, then it is necessary to rebuke him, and he is not fit to be an imam; because he is a role model whom others follow. Therefore, one must strive to remove him from the position of imam. And what you did, if what you mentioned is true, is the correct action. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
This questioner sent this question, saying: What is the ruling on the ma'mum (congregation) collecting signatures to dismiss an imam who is an innovator and openly calls people to this bid'ah (religious innovation)? What is the ruling in this matter? May you be rewarded.
Answer:
If it is established that he is an innovator and that he calls people to bid'ah, then it is necessary to rebuke him, and he is not fit to be an imam; because he is a role model whom others follow. Therefore, one must strive to remove him from the position of imam. And what you did, if what you mentioned is true, is the correct action. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/221 — archive.org (10:41)
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