The Ruling on Delegating the Role of Imam
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Honorable Shaykh! An imam took over the mosque, then delegated one person,Meaning: who receives the salary, and they share the salary. Is this permissible?
An imam who took over the mosque,And he appointed one to pray on his behalf! The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh: As for the one who prays on his behalf for the salary or part of the salary, I think this is not permissible. If the one he appointed in his place is qualified for the role of imam, let him step forward himself and be the imam. If he is not qualified for the role of imam, either because of his young age or because the system does not employ someone like him, it is not permissible to cover for him.
An imam who took over the mosque,And he appointed one to pray on his behalf! The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh: As for the one who prays on his behalf for the salary or part of the salary, I think this is not permissible. If the one he appointed in his place is qualified for the role of imam, let him step forward himself and be the imam. If he is not qualified for the role of imam, either because of his young age or because the system does not employ someone like him, it is not permissible to cover for him.