What is the meaning of his leading the prayer in the mihrab?
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Question : His leading the prayer in the mihrab, what is the meaning of his leading the prayer in the mihrab?
Answer : The meaning of his leading the prayer in the mihrab is like the imam entering the mihrab. By mihrab, we mean the qibla arch, which is called the mihrab. You know that the qibla arch is an open arch in the width of the wall, and it is sometimes wide enough for the imam to stand in it, pray, and prostrate in the same mihrab.
Answer : The meaning of his leading the prayer in the mihrab is like the imam entering the mihrab. By mihrab, we mean the qibla arch, which is called the mihrab. You know that the qibla arch is an open arch in the width of the wall, and it is sometimes wide enough for the imam to stand in it, pray, and prostrate in the same mihrab.
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قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 3485ما معنى إمامته في الطاق؟📔 الشرح الممتع على زاد المستقنع - ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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