Prayer Behind One Who Holds the Doctrine of Incarnation
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Fatwa No. ( 6825 )
Q: In this village, there is a flat-roofed mosque where about five hundred Muslims gather. However, unfortunately, the imam of this mosque holds a corrupt and hululiyyah belief, believing that Allah is in every place. Many superstitions and religious innovations are practiced in this mosque. My self-control failed, and I ended up debating with the imam of this mosque, presenting him with evidence and proofs that Allah is in the sky, having risen above His Throne, and in this, we do not ask how and we do not liken Him to creation. I relied on the following evidence: Allah the Exalted said:[Taha 20:5] , and I also mentioned to him the night of the Isra and Mi'raj, and I mentioned to him the hadith of the girl, and also
The Isra and Mi'raj, and he mentioned to me the story of the girl, and also[Fatir 35:10]. I was not convinced, but he remained in his arrogance and this belief of his. I know that there is another mosque in this village that holds the same superstitions and religious innovations. I have not yet asked my question, and my question is: Is it permissible for me to pray behind this imam or not, even though I like to pray the congregational prayer?
A: They are disbelievers, and it is not permissible to pray behind them, nor is the prayer valid. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q: In this village, there is a flat-roofed mosque where about five hundred Muslims gather. However, unfortunately, the imam of this mosque holds a corrupt and hululiyyah belief, believing that Allah is in every place. Many superstitions and religious innovations are practiced in this mosque. My self-control failed, and I ended up debating with the imam of this mosque, presenting him with evidence and proofs that Allah is in the sky, having risen above His Throne, and in this, we do not ask how and we do not liken Him to creation. I relied on the following evidence: Allah the Exalted said:
The Most Merciful [who is] above the Throne established.
الرَّحْمَنُ عَلَى الْعَرْشِ اسْتَوَىThe Isra and Mi'raj, and he mentioned to me the story of the girl, and also
To Him ascends good speech, and righteous work raises it
إِلَيْهِ يَصْعَدُ الْكَلِمُ الطَّيِّبُ وَالْعَمَلُ الصَّالِحُ يَرْفَعُهُA: They are disbelievers, and it is not permissible to pray behind them, nor is the prayer valid. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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