The Ruling on Praying Behind an Imam Who Lets His Garment Hang Below the Ankles
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Question:
The questioner asks: What is the ruling on praying behind one who lets his garment hang below the ankles, whether he is a regular imam or not?
Answer:
The prayer itself is valid, but letting the garment hang below the ankles is prohibited because it is a bad appearance and an open display of what is wrong. If the prayer takes place, it is valid, but he commits a sin for it. If he persists in letting his garment hang below the ankles, he must not be allowed to lead the prayer. He must not be allowed to lead the prayer. But if you come and they are praying and the imam is letting his garment hang below the ankles, do not leave the congregation. Pray with them. Advise him after the prayer.
The questioner asks: What is the ruling on praying behind one who lets his garment hang below the ankles, whether he is a regular imam or not?
Answer:
The prayer itself is valid, but letting the garment hang below the ankles is prohibited because it is a bad appearance and an open display of what is wrong. If the prayer takes place, it is valid, but he commits a sin for it. If he persists in letting his garment hang below the ankles, he must not be allowed to lead the prayer. He must not be allowed to lead the prayer. But if you come and they are praying and the imam is letting his garment hang below the ankles, do not leave the congregation. Pray with them. Advise him after the prayer.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [133] حكم الصلاة خلف الإمام المسبل - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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