If the ma'mum (those praying behind the imam) do not know the Arabic language, is it permissible to translate "stand in rows" and "straighten your rows" into their language?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, if the ma'mum do not know the Arabic language, is it permissible to translate "stand in rows" and "straighten your rows" into their language?
Answer:
My brother, teach them the language. Teach them this phrase, these two words. Teach your congregation this; it is not difficult for them.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, if the ma'mum do not know the Arabic language, is it permissible to translate "stand in rows" and "straighten your rows" into their language?
Answer:
My brother, teach them the language. Teach them this phrase, these two words. Teach your congregation this; it is not difficult for them.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [125 -582] إذا كان المأمومون لا يعرفون اللغة العربية، فهل يجوز ترجمة استووا واعتدلوا إلى لغتهم؟ — youtube.com
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