The Imam's Silence After al-Fatihah
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Question:
We conclude this session with a question from one of the brothers. He says: As for the imam in the mosque, is it obligatory for him to remain silent after al-Fatihah for a duration sufficient for the ma'mum to recite al-Fatihah?
Answer:
Yes, he remains silent for the amount of time it takes for him to reflect on himself. As for the ma'mum, he recites during the imam's silences. If he is unable to recite, or if the imam bows before he completes it, then the imam's recitation is sufficient. Yes.
We conclude this session with a question from one of the brothers. He says: As for the imam in the mosque, is it obligatory for him to remain silent after al-Fatihah for a duration sufficient for the ma'mum to recite al-Fatihah?
Answer:
Yes, he remains silent for the amount of time it takes for him to reflect on himself. As for the ma'mum, he recites during the imam's silences. If he is unable to recite, or if the imam bows before he completes it, then the imam's recitation is sufficient. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/099 — archive.org (15:06)
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