What is the ruling on a traveler praying behind a resident imam?
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Question:
He says: I prayed the night prayer while traveling behind an imam who was praying the sunset prayer. So when I had prayed two units, I sat down until the imam completed the third unit, and then I concluded the prayer with him. Is my action valid? And if it is not valid, do I have to repeat the prayer?
Answer:
Your action is not valid, because you are praying behind a resident imam who is not a traveler. Whoever prays behind a resident imam has the ruling of residence; he completes the prayer and does not shorten it. So you must repeat the prayer that you prayed, which you shortened behind the resident imam.
He says: I prayed the night prayer while traveling behind an imam who was praying the sunset prayer. So when I had prayed two units, I sat down until the imam completed the third unit, and then I concluded the prayer with him. Is my action valid? And if it is not valid, do I have to repeat the prayer?
Answer:
Your action is not valid, because you are praying behind a resident imam who is not a traveler. Whoever prays behind a resident imam has the ruling of residence; he completes the prayer and does not shorten it. So you must repeat the prayer that you prayed, which you shortened behind the resident imam.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم صلاة المسافر خلف إمام مقيم؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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