The Prayer of the Congregation Behind an Imam Who Does Not Prostrate
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Question:
Salih, Abu 'Abdullah from Riyadh, has a number of questions. In his first question he says: An imam of a mosque is unable to prostrate; he bows, but he does not prostrate; he sits on a chair. What is the validity of the prayer of the congregation behind him? Please inform us. May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
It is not valid for him to be an imam. One who is unable to perform some of the pillars cannot be an imam, and this man is unable to prostrate on the ground. Yes.
Salih, Abu 'Abdullah from Riyadh, has a number of questions. In his first question he says: An imam of a mosque is unable to prostrate; he bows, but he does not prostrate; he sits on a chair. What is the validity of the prayer of the congregation behind him? Please inform us. May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
It is not valid for him to be an imam. One who is unable to perform some of the pillars cannot be an imam, and this man is unable to prostrate on the ground. Yes.
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7483 — youtube.com (4:51)
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