The Ruling on Dhikr After the Taslim and the Omission Thereof by Some Imams

The questioner:
Hmm. And it is not wudu. Does he stumble on that?

The Shaykh:
The Messenger of Allah sent him to seek knowledge from the one who is pure, and to pray for him.

The questioner:
May Allah reward you, O Shaykh. Most of us imams and people no longer recite the full tashahhud in your lifetime. Now, in the Maghrib and Fajr prayers, I have heard it said that one says "La ilaha illa Allah wahdahu la sharika lah" ten times, specifically after the Fajr and Maghrib prayers. The imam says the taslim, and you do not see him reciting tasbih or tahlil, nothing at all.

The Shaykh:
Focus on yourself, my son, and advise others. Focus on yourself, adhere to the truth, and praise be to Allah. May Allah forgive you. O Allah, you are... These are voluntary acts, all of them are voluntary. Once you say the taslim, the prayer is over. These are voluntary, not obligatory. You should focus on yourself and advise those you love. May Allah grant you success. May Allah grant you success.