The Prayer of the Congregation Behind an Imam Who Sits on a Chair for Prostration
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Question:
A questioner says: An imam prayed with us while standing and bowing, but when it came to prostration and sitting, he sat on a chair. What is required of the congregation in this case?
Answer:
They are required to repeat the prayer. This is because he is unable to perform a pillar, which is prostration. He is not the regular imam. Since his excuse is expected to end, they must repeat the prayer. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
A questioner says: An imam prayed with us while standing and bowing, but when it came to prostration and sitting, he sat on a chair. What is required of the congregation in this case?
Answer:
They are required to repeat the prayer. This is because he is unable to perform a pillar, which is prostration. He is not the regular imam. Since his excuse is expected to end, they must repeat the prayer. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب النهي أن يكون النفع والأجر مجهولا، وجواز استئجار الأجير بطعامه وكسوته — islamhouse.com (1:02:46)
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