The ruling on the imam’s silence after al-Fatihah
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Question:
Abu 'Ammar has a set of questions. He begins with this one and says: As for the imam, is it obligatory for him to remain silent after al-Fatihah for a duration sufficient for the ma'mum to recite al-Fatihah?
Answer:
No, it is not obligatory for him to do so, but it is recommended (mustahabb) for him to do so. He should give them the opportunity to recite it after he has finished reciting al-Fatihah. This is recommended. Yes.
Abu 'Ammar has a set of questions. He begins with this one and says: As for the imam, is it obligatory for him to remain silent after al-Fatihah for a duration sufficient for the ma'mum to recite al-Fatihah?
Answer:
No, it is not obligatory for him to do so, but it is recommended (mustahabb) for him to do so. He should give them the opportunity to recite it after he has finished reciting al-Fatihah. This is recommended. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/081 — archive.org (11:50)
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