The imam appointing a substitute to lead the 'Isha' prayer for the sake of seeking knowledge
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Question:
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, is it permissible for a person who is an imam to appoint a substitute for the 'Isha' prayer if he is attending a distant lesson, meaning one in a place far from where he resides?
Answer:
If he finds someone to act as his substitute who is qualified for the role, meaning he has the competence, then there is nothing wrong with it, because his going to seek knowledge is a valid religious excuse. So if he finds someone to perform the task, he appoints someone to pray on his behalf. The agent receives a reward, and he also receives a reward for seeking knowledge.
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, is it permissible for a person who is an imam to appoint a substitute for the 'Isha' prayer if he is attending a distant lesson, meaning one in a place far from where he resides?
Answer:
If he finds someone to act as his substitute who is qualified for the role, meaning he has the competence, then there is nothing wrong with it, because his going to seek knowledge is a valid religious excuse. So if he finds someone to perform the task, he appoints someone to pray on his behalf. The agent receives a reward, and he also receives a reward for seeking knowledge.
Source
شرح عمدة الأحكام، مقدمة المصنف - كتاب الطّهارة — islamhouse.com (1:04:09)
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