Is it permissible for a follower who considers a second congregational prayer valid, while the imam does not, to seek his permission if he wishes to pray in congregation?
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The questioner : And if our Shaykh considers a second congregational prayer in the mosque valid, but the imam of the mosque does not, is it obligatory for him to seek the imam's permission to establish it?
The Shaykh : No. It is not permissible, because seeking permission implies that it is prescribed, and he does not consider it prescribed. So how can he ask for permission, or ask them to seek his permission?
The questioner : So is he allowed to prevent them?
The Shaykh : He is allowed to, if he has the authority.
The questioner : He is allowed to, if he has the authority.
The Shaykh : No. It is not permissible, because seeking permission implies that it is prescribed, and he does not consider it prescribed. So how can he ask for permission, or ask them to seek his permission?
The questioner : So is he allowed to prevent them?
The Shaykh : He is allowed to, if he has the authority.
The questioner : He is allowed to, if he has the authority.
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