The neighborhood imam whose illness is expected to end: should he lead them while sitting, or appoint someone else?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The neighborhood imam whose illness is expected to end, is it better for him to lead them while sitting, or to appoint someone who is able to stand? Even if his illness lasts for a month, for example, is it permissible for him to pray with them while he is sitting and they are sitting with him?
Answer:
Yes, there is nothing wrong with it. If he appoints someone to pray, that is fine. If he does not appoint anyone, it is permissible for him to do so. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did this. Yes. The Prophet did both: he appointed Abu Bakr in one situation, and he led them while sitting in another situation. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The neighborhood imam whose illness is expected to end, is it better for him to lead them while sitting, or to appoint someone who is able to stand? Even if his illness lasts for a month, for example, is it permissible for him to pray with them while he is sitting and they are sitting with him?
Answer:
Yes, there is nothing wrong with it. If he appoints someone to pray, that is fine. If he does not appoint anyone, it is permissible for him to do so. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did this. Yes. The Prophet did both: he appointed Abu Bakr in one situation, and he led them while sitting in another situation. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [391 -2802] إمام الحي المرجو زوال علَّته، هَلْ يؤمهم وهو قاعد، أم يُوكِّل غيره؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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