What is the ruling on praying behind an imam who makes mistakes in (Surat al-Fatihah) to the extent of changing some of the letters?
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The questioner : Shaykh, what is the ruling on praying behind someone who makes a mistake in al-Fatihah, saying "al-mustaqim al-'ammah" in the colloquial dialect instead of "al-sirat al-mustaqim"?
The Shaykh : Yes, if it is easy for you to find someone better and more proficient in recitation than him, then pray behind him. If it is not easy, your prayer behind him is valid, and the sin of his mistake is upon himself, based on his saying (peace and blessings be upon him) .
The Shaykh : Yes, if it is easy for you to find someone better and more proficient in recitation than him, then pray behind him. If it is not easy, your prayer behind him is valid, and the sin of his mistake is upon himself, based on his saying (peace and blessings be upon him)
Regarding the imams who lead you in prayer: if they are correct, it is for you and for them; and if they make a mistake, it is for you and upon them.
في حق الأئمة يصلون بكم فإن أصابوا فلكم و لهم و إن أخطأوا فلكم و عليهم
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