If the imam combines the Zuhr and 'Asr prayers during rain, is it permissible for us to pray behind him?
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: If the imam combines the Zuhr and 'Asr prayers during rain, is it permissible for us to pray behind him?
The Shaykh:
By Allah, that is not the better course, especially if the people of the town are following the view that one does not combine the Zuhr and 'Asr prayers. Do not oppose the people of the town and cause discord. Yes.
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
If the people of the town adopt this view and combine the Zuhr and 'Asr prayers, there is nothing wrong with it. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: If the imam combines the Zuhr and 'Asr prayers during rain, is it permissible for us to pray behind him?
The Shaykh:
By Allah, that is not the better course, especially if the people of the town are following the view that one does not combine the Zuhr and 'Asr prayers. Do not oppose the people of the town and cause discord. Yes.
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
If the people of the town adopt this view and combine the Zuhr and 'Asr prayers, there is nothing wrong with it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [743 -3022] إذا جمع الإمام بين الظهر والعصر حال المطر، فهل يجوز لنا أن نصلي خلفه؟ — youtube.com
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