Following the Imam in Adding to the Prayer, Even in the Pillars
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh! What is the response to those who say it is obligatory to follow the imam in adding to the prayer, even in the pillars? They cite the incident of the Companions praying, including Ibn Mas'ud behind al-Walid ibn 'Uqbah, who prayed the Fajr prayer with them as four rak'ahs?
Answer:
This is a specific privilege of the imam, for the sake of unifying the prayer of the one in authority, to unite the people and prevent division. There is a consideration here, which is avoiding division. However, the person prays, then repeats the prayer. He prays behind him outwardly so that no division occurs regarding the ruler, and he repeats the prayer privately for himself. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh! What is the response to those who say it is obligatory to follow the imam in adding to the prayer, even in the pillars? They cite the incident of the Companions praying, including Ibn Mas'ud behind al-Walid ibn 'Uqbah, who prayed the Fajr prayer with them as four rak'ahs?
Answer:
This is a specific privilege of the imam, for the sake of unifying the prayer of the one in authority, to unite the people and prevent division. There is a consideration here, which is avoiding division. However, the person prays, then repeats the prayer. He prays behind him outwardly so that no division occurs regarding the ruler, and he repeats the prayer privately for himself. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب الدعوى والبينات — islamhouse.com (58:44)
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