If the imam prays wearing slippers, is it obligatory for the ma'mum to follow him in that?

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The questioner : Regarding the imam praying in slippers, one of the brothers is asking whether we are required to follow him?

The Shaykh : No, whoever is wearing slippers prays with him.

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