After the imam finishes his prayer, is he required to turn his face toward the worshippers, or does he remain in his position?

The questioner : Shaykh, the reports about your position are conflicting. Some say the imam turns his face toward the worshippers, and others say he remains as he is. We have received two versions from you, so we do not know which is correct.

The Shaykh : I have no information other than one version.

The questioner : By Allah, what should we do? How do we reconcile the reports?

The Shaykh : I do not say that the imam does not turn his face until there is a conflict, because if there were such a matter, it would require specific evidence, and no such evidence exists.

The questioner : No, Shaykh, the imam turns his face, but as for turning toward the worshippers, this is...

The Shaykh : He does not change his position.

The questioner : He remains in his position.

The Shaykh : Yes.

The questioner: Yes, may Allah reward you with good.

The Shaykh : And beware of that.