The Imams and Mu'adhdhins Leaving Their Mosques to Pray over Funerals
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is it permissible for the imams and mu'adhdhins to leave their mosques and go to pray over the funerals in other mosques?
Answer:
It is obligatory for the imams to remain in their mosques and pray in congregation, because they have taken on this role and committed to it. Leading the prayer in the mosque is obligatory for the imam, and going to the funeral is a recommended practice. Therefore, he should not leave the obligatory act to go to the recommended one.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
The questioner asks: Is it permissible for the imams and mu'adhdhins to leave their mosques and go to pray over the funerals in other mosques?
Answer:
It is obligatory for the imams to remain in their mosques and pray in congregation, because they have taken on this role and committed to it. Leading the prayer in the mosque is obligatory for the imam, and going to the funeral is a recommended practice. Therefore, he should not leave the obligatory act to go to the recommended one.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
شرح فضل الإسلام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب ما جاء في غربة الإسلام وفضل الغرباء — islamhouse.com (1:03:57)
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