The Imam's Remedy for the Congregation's Disagreement on the Speed of Prayer
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Question:
Your Eminence the Shaykh! In many mosques, or some mosques, there is disorder regarding the imam: you are slow in your prayer, you are fast. How does the imam handle the situation?
Answer:
He advises them, after the taslim he advises them and teaches them, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) taught his Companions (may Allah be pleased with them). The imam is certainly responsible,, so if he sees among them any deficiency, rushing ahead, or lagging behind in the prayer, he advises them and directs them to what is good.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Your Eminence the Shaykh! In many mosques, or some mosques, there is disorder regarding the imam: you are slow in your prayer, you are fast. How does the imam handle the situation?
Answer:
He advises them, after the taslim he advises them and teaches them, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) taught his Companions (may Allah be pleased with them). The imam is certainly responsible,
Each of you is a shepherd, and each of you is responsible for his flock.
كلكم راعي وكلكم مسؤول رعيتهThe presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم [ برنامج إذاعي ]، بداية من باب هيئات السجود وكيف الهُوي إليه — islamhouse.com (24:10)
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