Appointing the mu'adhdhin to lead the prayer during the imam's absence
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The questioner:
Abu Hisham from al-Bahah says: What is the ruling on appointing the mu'adhdhin to lead the prayer during my absence for a week or two, and splitting the salary between us?
The Shaykh:
If the imam is competent to lead the prayer and you need to be absent or travel, there is no harm in appointing him to lead the worshippers until you return. This is part of cooperating in righteousness and piety, and you do not need to give him a salary.
The questioner:
This is the mu'adhdhin, Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
It is well known; this is well known and is an act of good. Yes.
The presenter:
Meaning, appointing the mu'adhdhin is permissible in this case.
The Shaykh:
If he is competent to lead the prayer.
The presenter:
Yes, may Allah reward you.
Abu Hisham from al-Bahah says: What is the ruling on appointing the mu'adhdhin to lead the prayer during my absence for a week or two, and splitting the salary between us?
The Shaykh:
If the imam is competent to lead the prayer and you need to be absent or travel, there is no harm in appointing him to lead the worshippers until you return. This is part of cooperating in righteousness and piety, and you do not need to give him a salary.
The questioner:
This is the mu'adhdhin, Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
It is well known; this is well known and is an act of good. Yes.
The presenter:
Meaning, appointing the mu'adhdhin is permissible in this case.
The Shaykh:
If he is competent to lead the prayer.
The presenter:
Yes, may Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «السعودية»، برنامج فتاوى — youtube.com (42:08)
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