Praying Behind One Who Lied About the Prophet and Then Confessed
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: A man lied about the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), then admitted that the hadith was from himself, then he denied it, and there are witnesses against him. Is it permissible for him to lead people in prayer? And what is our obligation toward him?
Answer:
If he repented to Allah, Allah accepts the repentance of whoever repents. If he repented, felt remorse, and confessed, the one who repents from a sin is like one who has no sin. But if he did not repent, do not pray behind him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: A man lied about the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), then admitted that the hadith was from himself, then he denied it, and there are witnesses against him. Is it permissible for him to lead people in prayer? And what is our obligation toward him?
Answer:
If he repented to Allah, Allah accepts the repentance of whoever repents. If he repented, felt remorse, and confessed, the one who repents from a sin is like one who has no sin. But if he did not repent, do not pray behind him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 30/16 شرح العقيدة السفارينية / صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (22:57)
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